Park, Linda Sue
When My Name Was Keoko
- ISBN 13:
- 9780547722399
- author:
- Park, Linda Sue
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hmh Books for Young Readers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Sun-hee and her brother Tae-yul live in Korea with their parents. During World War II, they are forced to study Japanese and speak it at school, as their own culture is forbidden. When the war reaches Korea, Sun-hee is surprised that the Japanese expect their Korean subjects to fight on their side. The greatest shock comes when Tae-yul enlists in the Japanese army to protect their uncle, who is suspected of aiding the Korean resistance. Sun-hee stays behind, entrusted with keeping the life-and-death secrets of a family at war. This heart-wrenching story explores the complexities of loyalty, identity and survival during times of conflict.
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