Weedflower

Weedflower by Cynthia Kadohata follows twelve-year-old Sumiko, whose life is divided before and after Pearl Harbor, as her family is interned in a desert camp during World War II. Amidst the hardships and prejudices she faces, she finds an unexpected friendship with a Mohave boy on the reservation. Through her eyes, the story offers a poignant look at themes of belonging, racial divides, and the profound impact of unlikely connections, inspired by real historical events.