Cover of Shining Prince (Summit Books)

Shining Prince (Summit Books)

by Susan Grohmann

Summit Books

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Just before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Michael's Uncle Masatoshi moves in, bringing new challenges as the family faces the harsh realities of a Japanese relocation camp. Struggling with prejudice and the fight to keep his culture alive, Masatoshi must decide where his true loyalty lies. This powerful tale explores courage, identity, and the meaning of home during a difficult time in history.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyHistoricalIdentity & Self-Discovery

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0789155338
Pages
148
Publisher
Perfection Learning
Published
August 2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
26,648

Subjects

GeneralChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionEvacuation and relocation, 1942-1945FictionJapanese AmericansJuvenile FictionUnited StatesWorld War, 1939-1945Children: Grades 4-6