The arrival of World War II to Korea changes the lives of Sun-hee and her older brother, Tae-yul, forever when Tae-yul joins the Japanese army in an attempt to protect their beloved Uncle, who
is suspected of helping the Korean resistance, while Sun-hee stays behind guarding the secrets of their family, in a powerful novel that captures an important, yet little-known, part of
history. Teacher's Guide available. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint.