Description
Based on true events during World War II, Three Years and Eight Months tells a compelling journey of hardships and human endurance of ordinary people in Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation. A 10-year-old Chinese American boy secretly joins the Chinese war resistance group to help save the lives of thousands of prisoners of war, as well as allied American, British, and Canadian forces. The book features extensive historical notes and photographs documenting the Japanese occupation in Hong Kong from 1942 to 1945. Student worksheets and lesson plans available.
Book Reviews
“This book is a powerful account of the effect of war on an ordinary family. ………This unusual book would make a good extended reading selection for World War II studies.” – School Library Journal
“This important and beautifully told story of despair and, ultimately, hope, is complemented by exceptional illustrations.” – Foreword Reviews
“This eye-opening picture book for older readers ….. based on the author’s father’s experiences of a rarely studied chapter of WWII: the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong.” – Booklist
“The author deftly describes the complexity of war, which featured great cruelty as well as small acts of kindness as well as the courage displayed ….… Back matter includes archival photographs of the events described so movingly in the book.” – Reading Today Online
