The Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941

Tarshis does a good job addressing what happened to Japanese Americans in Hawaii and the western U.S. both in the story and the historical notes afterward. I've read several historical fiction children's books that take place during and after the Pearl Harbor bombing and this is one I will definitely want to read to my kids when they're independently reading chapter books.

Pretty good, though some aspects brushed over, and a bit of unhistoricality. My boys enjoyed the read.

The brief historical blurb at the end was highly dissatisfying to me. I spent a lot of time answering questions for Lucas, explaining why the Japanese sought to attack America from all the way back in the mid-1800s. What I do appreciate is the book facilitated this important historical dialog and education. It held his interest. For that, I'll slap a 3 star on it for the experience.