Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family's Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp

by Katie Yamasaki

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For two boys in a Japanese American family, everything changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States went to war.


With the family forced to leave their home and go to an internment camp, Jimmy loses his appetite. Older brother Taro takes matters into his own hands and, night after night, sneaks out of the camp and catches fresh fish for Jimmy to help make him strong again.

This affecting tale of courage and love is an adaptation of the author's true family story, and includes a letter to readers with more information about the historical background and inspiration.
  • ISBN10 0823444317
  • ISBN13 9780823444311
  • Publish Date 10 December 2019 (first published 19 January 2013)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 11 March 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Holiday House Inc