Older boy sitting alone
By: Cynthia Kadohata

Eleven-year-old Jaden is adopted, and he knows he's an "epic fail." That's why his family is traveling to Kazakhstan to adopt a new baby -- to replace him, he's sure. And he gets it.

A young Japanese American girl stands with suitcases
By: Cynthia Kadohata
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After World War II has ended, twelve-year-old Hanako feels lost.  America, the only home she's ever known, imprisoned then rejected her and her family, along with thousands of other innocent Americans, because of their Japanese heritage.

By: Cynthia Kadohata

This tender novel describes a loving Japanese-American family from the point of view of the younger sister.

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