The Emperor of Any Place /
Wynne-Jones, Tim. 1948- , author.
The Emperor of Any Place / Tim Wynne-Jones. - First edition. - Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2015. - 324 pages ; 24 cm
When Evan's father dies suddenly he finds a hand-bound yellow book on his father's desk, a diary of a Japanese soldier stranded on a Pacific Island during World War II. What is in this account that Evan's grandfather, Griff, whom Evan has never met before, fears so much that he will do anything to prevent its being seen? And what could this possibly mean for Evan? As the story shifts between suburban Ontario and the horror of the desert island, tragedy and healing are put into play.
Ages 13-17. Young Adult.
White Pine Award official selection, 2017.
9780763669737
2014953457
World War, 1939-1945--Juvenile fiction.
Soldiers--Juvenile fiction.
Diaries--Juvenile fiction.
Families--Juvenile fiction.
Authors, Canadian
Canadian fiction.
FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Historical.
FICTION / Historical / 20th Century / World War II.
F WYN
The Emperor of Any Place / Tim Wynne-Jones. - First edition. - Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2015. - 324 pages ; 24 cm
When Evan's father dies suddenly he finds a hand-bound yellow book on his father's desk, a diary of a Japanese soldier stranded on a Pacific Island during World War II. What is in this account that Evan's grandfather, Griff, whom Evan has never met before, fears so much that he will do anything to prevent its being seen? And what could this possibly mean for Evan? As the story shifts between suburban Ontario and the horror of the desert island, tragedy and healing are put into play.
Ages 13-17. Young Adult.
White Pine Award official selection, 2017.
9780763669737
2014953457
World War, 1939-1945--Juvenile fiction.
Soldiers--Juvenile fiction.
Diaries--Juvenile fiction.
Families--Juvenile fiction.
Authors, Canadian
Canadian fiction.
FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Historical.
FICTION / Historical / 20th Century / World War II.
F WYN