Tallgrass - Sandra Dallas (2007)Growning up in a small Colorado town, thirteen year old Rennie Strouds world is changed by the arrival of Japanese internees, who are sent to live in the camp next to their farm. Prejudice is high, after the Pearl Harbour attacks, and the Strouds are cautious, as their oldest son is serving in the army.
When one of Rennies friends is attacked and killed, tensions in the town are raised further and folks are quick to place the blame on the Japanese Americans. How Rennie and her family learn about their new neighbours, and discover about their old ones holds this story together and makes it a thoughtful read.
A 4/5 for this little book, about a little written about period in American history. It manages to hold its own as a story and make you consider your own prejudices, both old and currant.
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