Publisher Description
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Eddy Okubo, a Japanese American teenager, is more determined than ever to prove his loyalty and worth as an American soldier. Graham Salisbury poignantly pens the historically accurate but fictional account of the special mission given to 26 Japanese American soldiers in the midst of WWII and a young man's struggle between heritage and patriotism. "Morally and psychologically complex, historically accurate and unforgettably gripping."-Kirkus Reviews
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About Graham Salisbury
Graham Salisbury
comes from a hundred-year line of newspapermen, all associated with Hawaii’s
morning paper, the Honolulu Advertiser (now the Honolulu Star Advertiser).
Although a career as a newsman could have been possible, Salisbury chose to
imagine rather than report. His books, including Blue Skin of the Sea, Under the Blood-Red Sun, House of the Red Fish,
Eyes of the Emperor, Shark Bait, Jungle Dogs, Lord of the Deep, Island Boyz,
Night of the Howling Dogs, and the popular Calvin Coconut series have been
celebrated widely with praise and distinguished awards. Graham grew up on the
islands of Oahu and Hawaii. Later, he graduated from California State
University, Northridge, and received an MFA degree from Vermont College of Fine
Arts. He once surfed with a shark, got
stung by a Portuguese man-of-war (several times!), and swam for his life from a
moray eel. Believe it or not, he didn’t wear shoes until the sixth grade and
didn’t see snow until he was nineteen. He now lives with his family in
Portland, Oregon.
About Robert Ramirez
Robert Ramirez came to audiobook narration fresh from his MFA in classical theater. Initially answering a casting call for a narrator who spoke Spanish, Robert has used his Mexican-American background to imbue authentic flavor and dialogue in audio titles. His powerful command of language and rich voice reflect his interest in dialects. Ramirez is the winner of eight AudioFile Earphones Awards.