Under the Blood Red Sun

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Summary: Under the blood red sun
Review: I thought that this book was really great and funny and worth reading.I would recommend this book to people who like war{WWII}.

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Summary: Under the Blood-Red Sun
Review: At first I did not think I would enjoy this book because it was historical fiction. But man was I wrong. This book is about a Japanese boy who is living in Hawaii during World War II. He lives near Pearl Harbor and his father is arrested along with his grandfather, later. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading. ....

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Summary: A nonboring historical fiction book (gasp)
Review: This historical fiction book that I had to read for required reading is a very well told book. It shows the ups and downs of World War 2. It also tells you that there can be horrible people out there and life isn't fair (all the time). The heroism that the main character shows a role model for many young children. The friendship between the two main characters should also be looked up to. I recommend this book to 4th to 8th graders even if you're not in to WWII

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Summary: Under the Blood-Red Sun
Review: This was a good book. It shows both sides of the war, not just the Americans being bombed by the Japanese with the Japanese as the 'bad guys' but even though Japan was wrong in the war, it wasn't right to blame the Japanese in America. The story is told by a young Japanese boy. His once best friend turns against him, but his true friends, the Rats, and especially Billy, a white, remain true to him to the end. His father and grandfather get arrested just for being Japanese, and he swims across a channel just to see his father, even though he would get shot if seen.

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Summary: A Japanese Hardship
Review: Under The Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury is about a Japanese boy who goes through a tough time during World War 2. I recommend this book because it is well written, and most young adults and children can relate to the characters. This book is more appropriate for young adults because it deals with prejudice and racism. Tomi, a 13-year-old boy who loves to play baseball with his friends, loves Hawaii and his life there. Then one historical day, the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. Japanese people are being blamed by the Portuguese and Caucasian populations on the island. Now that all Japanese people are under suspicion, Tomi's father is arrested, and the family has to live off the eggs that their chickens produce until Tomi's father gets released. I recommend this book because it is extremely realistic and believable, and also because it has suspense during certain parts of the book. While the characters may be fictional, the actual story is based on actual events that occurred during World War 2. The descriptions of the area and characters are very realistic. Tomi, the main-character, loves to play baseball like most people his age, and Tomi's father has to fish to make a living for his family. The city is described as a busy city where Portuguese people, haole people (white people), and Japanese people live together in "separated" sections. The book is suspenseful, especially during the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, when Tomi tries to visit his father in jail, and during the final baseball game he plays against the Kaka'ako Boys. There are many other reasons why I recommend this book. While this book is believable and has suspense, this book gives a false sense of time and makes you think that it takes place in modern times. You can see this especially when Tomi is at school, at his house, fishing with his father, or playing baseball. Because of this false sense of time, the book can be confusing, usually when they mention an old piece of equipment. I was confused when Tomi is fishing with his father, and a fighter airplane flew overhead. While this false sense of time does cause confusion, the book is still well written and suspenseful, and I recommend it.

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Summary: A View of World War II Through a Teenager's Eyes
Review: I have just finished reading the incredible Under the Blood Red Sun,a novel by Graham Salisbury. I loved reading the different details and personalities of the characters. I think that different human qualities are greatly portrayed in this book. The period of time(World War II) that this book is set in helps you understand the main characters emotions about different things very well. The author's choice of adjectives and verbs also helps. This story has many good points to support it, as you can see. The story is about a Japanese boy named Tomi during World War II. When the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, Tomi must endure many hardships, including his grandfather's loyalty to Japan and the Japanese people being arrested. He is supported only by his friends on his baseball team, the Rats. The dialogue between Tomi and his friends shows that Mr. Salisbury understands how teenagers act and feel. I think that he does a good job of portraying ideas and feelings that are important to the story. Since the characters have strong feelings, this is very good. Tomi's decisive actions are explained by Mr. Salisbury taking you into his mind and showing you Tomi's inner feelings. You can tell he worked hard to create this wonderful work. In conclusion, this is a great story to read and enjoy. I think Mr. Salisbury's effort really paid off in this book that recieved the Scott O'Dell award. I believe that many people will enjoy reading this novel. It engrossed me so much at parts, I could not put it down! I would give this book a five-star rating and a round of applause. Suitable for kids of all ages, this book is a great read for any historical-fiction and adventure lover!

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Summary: A swell book
Review: The book I read was called Under The Blood Red Sun. It was written by Graham Salisbury. I couldn't stop reading this wonderful book. I would definitely recommend this book if you like drama stories or are interested in the Pearl Harbor attack. This story was set back in 1941 on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. This book is about Tomi's troubles during the time that led up to the attack, during it, and after. Tomi is a baseball loving, caring, 13 year old Japanese-American boy. "Thinking about Papa being a prisoner drove me crazy." "Come on. Get your stuff. We have a game to play against the Kaka'ako Boys...Remember?" The problem is that all the people in Hawaii believe the Japanese-Americans helped plan out the attack. "Someone reported that you kept messenger pigeons.... How long have you been sending messages to the enemy?" I hope the next time you're at the library you checkout this fannnntastic book!

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Summary: Skeptical at first
Review: I read this in 5th grade for Battle of the Books. For some reason I was convinced that it was going to be the worst one, and I put it off to read last, but after I read it, I was charmed. This was my favorite book, tied with only one other. This historical fiction is a work or art. It depicts the bombing at Pearl Harbor well, showing how it changed so many lives. My copy is bent from over reading. No one that has taken my advice to read it has been dissapointed. The predjudice against the Japanese-Americans sparked by that bombing was really something that changed America. The main character, Tomi, has to struggle through family problems, as well as broken of friendships and tries to help hold onto any little bit of family herritage left. The rewards of reading this book are large, and I really appreciated it.

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Summary: Love and Hate Through Hard Times
Review: This story was excellent and I found it to be one of the best books I have read (it was hard to put down). "Under the Blood-Red Sun" shows true friendship between kids who are having tough times through a war because of racial differences and the dangers around them. You also read of love for family and of historical fiction during World War II.

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Summary: A GREAT BOOK!
Review: This book is the best of all of Graham Salisbury's books. He really explains Tomi's life really well!

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