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The Journal of Ben Uchida

The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559, Mirror Lake Internment Camp, California, 1942

(My Name Is America)

By Barry Denenberg

Interest Level

Grades 5 - 8

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 5.6

Lexile Measure®: 850L

DRA: 50

Guided Reading: S

Type of Book: Chapter Book

Genre

  • Diaries and Journals
  • Historical Fiction
  • Dictionaries
  • Series

Theme/Subject

  • Japanese and Japanese American
  • World War II
  • Tolerance and Acceptance
  • Prejudice and Tolerance Experiences

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About This Book

When twelve-year-old Ben Uchida and his family are imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Ben records his experiences, both heartbreaking and humorous, in his journal.

About the Authors or Illustrators

Barry Denenberg
Barry Denenberg is the critically acclaimed author of non-fiction and historical fiction. His historical fiction includes titles in the Dear America, My Name is America, and Royal Diaries series, many of which have been named NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People.
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