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Moon Bridge

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Ruthie and Mitzi become best friends despite the fact that Mitzi is considered an enemy, particularly since the Pearl Harbor bombing. Ruthie wants to be part of the crowd but is determined to be a friend to an outsider. Mitzi, an American of Japanese descent, is close to her family but lonely for other friendships. Mitzi and her family are forced to leave town and are placed in an interment camp. Ruthie writes to Mitzi, promising to meet again at the 'Moon Bridge' in the Tea Garden. Both girls are scared and concerned for each other. This book portrays values and is also educational. Girls in this age group would probably enjoy this book more than boys would but it could lead to conversation about the war, building an interest for them.

I know, I know. If you hear "Read it, it's an educational experience" one more time, you're gonna hurl, right? Well, hurl away. Read it, it's an educational experience. Not only is it an educational experience though. I found this book to be a wonderfully real story portraying the treatment of the Japanese in America. Two young girls, one American, one Japanese, become extremely close friends. The two girls did almost everything together.....until all the Japanese were "escorted out of the city". The Japanese most certaianly were not escorted out of the city. They were forced to leave the city, taking very few belongings, and go to secluded areas. No one knew exactly where they had gone, and most people didn't care, considering the "Japs" traitors. Yes this story is educational, and you are guaranteed to learn. You are also guaranteed to enjoy the story and feel the emotions of the characters. Read away, and realize that "learning can be fun"

The Moon Bridge
Marcia Savin

The book was about how a girl comes to Ruthie's school and they become best friends. The book takes a sudden turn when the attack on Pearl Harbor happens. They are getting closer and hang out all the time. Ruthie's old friend, Shirl makes fun of Mitzi. Ruthie stands up for Mitzi. That's how they become friends. Just as soon as the are about to go into the sixth grade, Mitzi has to leave.
I liked this book because it's how a friendship lasted three years even though Ruthie didn't know where Mitzi was. The book that is related to this is, Under the Blood Red Sun, because it's also about Pearl Harbor. It is also about a Japanese boy and his American friend

I find it amazing that people are calling this book educational. I'll give the author credit for wanting to illustrate a horrible and little known part of our history, but she obviously did little to no research. There are several parts of the book that just don't stand up to historical scrutiny. For one Mitzi's brother is said to have joined the military right after Pearl Harbor, but Japanese Americans were considered unelligible for military service after the attack. In fact those that were already serving were discharged or moved to "safe" positions. Also Mitzi's family disapeared in less than three days. Yes, Japanese Americans weren't given much time but they were given 7-10 days not 3. I'm sorry there are much better books out there on the subject, a lot of which are far more accurate. Inspite of the accuracy issue the storyline was okay, if a little cliche.

Mitzi and Ruthie were best friends. Ruthie doesn't know what to do when Mitzi and her family were forced to leave the town. But Ruthie just wanted to find her friend and know why so many others were made to leave their homes too. Ruthie doesn't know where Mitzi and her family are. Mitzi and Ruthie continues write each other, but their promise that they will meet again in their favorite place. The Moon Bridge.

I think this is a good book, with just a little vit of sadness, because Mitzi and Ruthie had to separate their good relation ship. But they will never forgot each other, and they hope will meet again in The Moon Bridge.

This book is unbelieveable! It really captures how the World War 2 was like to everybody back then! It teaches youngesters about the War. It definetly shows that anybody of any culture can become friends. Just because some cultures seem bad or most of them are bad, it doesn't mean all of them are. It really is a true inspiring friendship story that stirs new emotions and thoughts (including opinions) inside you!