"Young George and his family live a peaceful life in Los Angeles in the 1940s until armed guards arrive at their home after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. People of Japanese descent are quickly rounded up and imprisoned by the U.S. Government during a period of strong anti-Japanese sentiment. Forced to live in work camps in California and Arkansas, the Takei family strives to maintain a normal upbringing for their three young kids. Packed with real historical details, a gripping autobiographical narrative, and beautiful illustrations, this book exemplifies the best of historical fiction and graphic novels alike."--Celine, George Reynolds Library