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This Light Between Us

A Novel of World War II

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This Light Between Us

By: Andrew Fukuda
Narrated by: Emily Ellet, Greg Chun
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For fans of The Librarian of Auschwitz, This Light Between Us is a powerfully affecting story of World War II about the unlikeliest of pen pals - a Japanese American boy and a French Jewish girl - as they fight to maintain hope in a time of war.

"I remember visiting Manzanar and standing in the windswept plains where over ten thousand internees were once imprisoned, their voices cut off. I remember how much I wanted to write a story that did right by them. Hopefully this book delivers." (Andrew Fukuda)

In 1935, 10-year-old Alex Maki from Bainbridge Island, Washington, is disgusted when he’s forced to become pen pals with Charlie Lévy of Paris, France - a girl. He thought she was a boy. In spite of Alex’s reluctance, their letters continue to fly across the Atlantic - and along with them, the shared hopes and dreams of friendship. Until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the growing Nazi persecution of Jews force them to confront the darkest aspects of human nature.

From the desolation of an internment camp on the plains of Manzanar to the horrors of Auschwitz and the devastation of European battlefields, the only thing they can hold onto are the memories of their letters. But nothing can dispel the light between them.

©2020 Andrew Fukuda (P)2020 Macmillan Audio
Difficult Situations Family & Relationships Friendship Historical Fiction History & Culture Literature & Fiction Memoirs, Diaries & Correspondence Multicultural Racism & Discrimination
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Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner 2021

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This is one of the best books I’ve listened to this year. Once you start it you won’t put it down.

Couldn’t put it down!

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This is an excellent way to share our history with others. My granddaughter read it for school and insisted I read it. A good way to share with her!!!

Great story to share with my teenage granddaughter.

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The story was captivating. The narration was the best I've heard. The ending chapters left me emotionally spent. Highly recommend this novel.

Captivating story with outstanding narration.

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This Light Between Us is a fabulous story. The story is about two young people, who are about to get caught up in WW2. A Jewish girl living in Paris and a Japanese boy living on Bainbridge Is., Washington State USA.
This book gives a very different perspective of the war. I hope you enjoy, I sure did!

Excellent

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A little difficult to get into in the beginning but it is so beautiful and worth it to stick it out. Loved this beautiful story and the history of WW2.

Pulled at my heart

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This Light Between Us
A Novel of World War II was the best book I ever read. It had so much history.

This Light Between Us A Novel of World War II

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I love the book and it is a great way for me to learn about wwii

Best book I have ever read

Good book

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Ambitious story that describes both the Japanese American and Jewish European experience during WWII. Historical episodes are described through the letters sent over the years between 2 unlikely penpals. As their relationship grows and matures, the violence of WWII eventually shifts and abruptly detours their reality and communications.

Bittersweet story of friendship and love in WWII

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loved it finished the whole book in less than 3 days could not put it down.

Such insight into our past, sucks you right in.

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The characters were really life like and interesting. I really enjoyed reading this, though at 66 I certainly am not a young adult! Great story!!!!

Really liked this book!

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