When Justice Failed: The Fred Korematsu Story (Stories of America/81131) [Paperback]

Steven A. Chin (Author), David Tamura (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0811480763 | ISBN-13: 978-0811480765 | Publication Date: October 1, 1992

Relates the life and experiences of the Japanese American who defied the order of internment during World War II and took his case as far as the Supreme Court.

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Grade 3-6-- Toyosaburo "Fred" Korematsu was born in Oakland, California, in 1919. He volunteered for military service in 1941, but was rejected because of his Japanese ancestry. He lost welding jobs for the same reason. When Japanese Americans on the West Coast were evacuated from their homes and sent to internment camps in 1942, Korematsu refused to go. This clear and direct account traces his long, frustrating legal battle up to and including the defeat of his case before the Supreme Court. Then in 1982, evidence that had been suppressed surfaced, and he was finally able to prove that the government had denied him his freedom as an American citizen and won his case. This part of U. S. history is worthy of study so that it will not be repeated. Schools will want to use this accessible title in conjunction with civics units. --Susan Middleton, LaJolla Country Day School, CA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Steck-Vaughn Company (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811480763
• ISBN-13: 978-0811480765
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #400,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and Informative, May 14, 2005

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Tristi Pinkston "Freelance Editor, Author" (Orem, UT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Justice Failed: The Fred Korematsu Story (Stories of America/81131) (Paperback)

This is a moving account of World War II and the struggles that surrounded the people involved. Your child will learn respect for Fred and the risks that he took to safeguard his fellow man. I used this book as research for my own historical novel and found it to be immensely useful.