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This Light Between Us: A Novel of World War II

Andrew Fukuda

Tor Teen

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ISBN10: 1250192390
ISBN13: 9781250192394

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Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature in Youth Literature

In 1935, ten-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.

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Praise for This Light Between Us: A Novel of World War II

“This ele­gant­ly writ­ten sto­ry shines with human­i­ty and warmth. The con­nec­tion between these two cre­ative, car­ing, pas­sion­ate peo­ple who have nev­er met face-to-face, but are deeply con­nect­ed soul-to-soul, pul­sates with ener­gy and glows with beau­ty . . . highly recommended.”—Jewish Book Council

“Fukuda artfully conveys Alex's inner turmoil and paints visceral combat scenes . . . An intriguing premise and fascinating tale.”Kirkus Reviews

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18 March 1935

Dear Alex Maki,

Hello! My name is Charlie Lévy. I am your new “pen pal” in France. Nice to meet you!

You are in America! Ouah, so far away! Last week Mme Dubois say to...

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About the author

Andrew Fukuda

Born in Manhattan and raised in Hong Kong, ANDREW FUKUDA earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Cornell University and worked as a criminal prosecutor for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. Fukuda’s experience volunteering with the immigrant teen community in Manhattan’s Chinatown led to the writing of Crossing, his debut novel that was selected by ALA Booklist as an Editor’s Choice, Top Ten First Novel, and Top Ten Crime Novel. He currently resides on Long Island, New York, with his family.

Justin Ong