Red Berries White Clouds Blue Sky
Sandra Dallas
📚 Genre
Historical Fiction - Middle Grade / Young Adult
🏢 Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
📅 Publication Year
2015
🔢 ISBN
9781250058867
About This Book
Set during World War II, the story follows a young Japanese American girl named Tomi whose family is forcibly removed from their California home and sent to the Amache internment camp in Colorado. The cover features an illustration of a young girl with dark hair looking up towards a white sun or moon against a stylized landscape of strawberry plants and a blue sky.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
272
Edition
Paperback Edition
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Middle Grade and Young Adult
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The paperback cover shows minimal shelf wear with clean edges and vibrant colors, though slight curling or light scuffing may be present upon closer inspection.
Estimated Value
$8-$15
Rarity
Common, as it is a widely available mass-market paperback edition from a major publisher.
Historical Significance
Brings awareness to the historical injustice of Japanese American internment during World War II, targeted towards younger readers to foster empathy and historical understanding.
Collector Notes
Standard paperback reading copy with minimal collector market value. Store away from direct sunlight to prevent cover fading.
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Notable Features
Features a banner on the cover denoting the author as a New York Times Bestselling Author.