| In America's Shadow |
By Kimberly and Kaleigh Komatsu.
In America’s Shadow takes readers on a pilgrimage into the passages of history and memory to witness an almost forgotten, yet historically significant moment in America’s past. From the sunset of a Wyoming sky, to the harsh but beautiful expanse of an American desert, In America’s Shadow is a portrait of a nation’s sites, sounds, voices and history; one that takes readers on an unforgettable journey through landscapes of place and landscapes of the heart.
Thrown into a whirlwind of injustice, Aiko watches as those around her lose everything they have worked so hard for—not only their homes, but their freedom as well. As a way to escape her feelings of helplessness and frustration, Aiko seeks comfort in the stories of her Grandfather’s adventures during the pioneering days of America. Glimpses of the Railroad and the Old West come into view as he crosses paths with its many unforgettable people. Finding strength and courage in the past, Aiko makes a promise and begins her search to find a way to help those around her. As one of the last to bear witness to all that has happened, Aiko discovers that her greatest journey has not yet begun.
*2004 Children’s Book Award Notable, International Reading Association; Winner of the First Annual Publishers Weekly / Publishers Marketing Association RISING STAR AWARD;
Winner of THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD for Best New Voice, Children’s;
Winner of THE SKIPPING STONES HONOR AWARD;
Kiriyama Prize Notable Book;
International Reading Association Notable Book;
Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist
Hardbound: 96 pp. Duotone photos.
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