Eddy okubo lies about his age and joins the army in his hometown of honolulu only weeks before the japanese bomb pearl harbor. It was a book that takes place around the time of world war ii. Eyes of the emperor is an american historical novel written by graham salisbury, and is currently published by laurelleaf, which is an imprint of random house childrens books, in the united states in paperback. Humbly and admiringly, the author dedicates his work to the boys of company b who served on cat island, mississippi, during world war ii, listing the names of the twentysix hawaiian americans of japanese ancestry who served in the u. Every book i have written is set in the islands, probably because of the love i have for them. Graham salisbury has explored the attack on pearl harbor in his previous novel, under the bloodred sun. Though i grew up in a far more innocent time, my challenges were much the same as for any young person growing up today. Eyes of the emperor ebook by graham salisbury 9780307523150. Eyes of the emperor is told in the voice of eddy okubo, a sixteenyearold nisei who. Although eyes of the emperor, a novel by graham salisbury, might be too intense a book for elementary school readers, one might argue that it is certainly appropriate to readers in high schools. Eddy, the main character, is of japanese descent and wants to be an american soldier, but because the japanese had bombed pearl harbor.
After the attack on pearl harbor, eddy okubo, a japanese american teenager, is more determined than ever to prove his loyalty and worth as an american soldier. After the bombing of pearl harbor, sixteenyearold eddy okubo lies about his age in order to join the u. Random house childrens books, jan 1, 2007 juvenile fiction 245 pages. Buy a cheap copy of eyes of the emperor book by graham salisbury. This is the fourth book in graham salisbury s highly acclaimed prisoners of the empire titles, which began with the awardwinning under the bloodred sun. This time, its about a young japanese american who enlists in the military, named eddy okubo, in 1942 before pearl harbour is attacked, but once it is, none trust the japanese. Paperback verified purchase eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury is the novelized version of wwii dog test trials that used young japanese men as bait, believing that the japanese exuded a different scent than americans. The boy has to fight in an unexpected way to keep his life and his family honor.
The success of under the blood red sun inspired salisbury to focus on the japanese american story in later books. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Although this book was a ya adult book i read in less than 3 hours, it was interesting enough. He came upon the idea for eyes of the emperor from reading the first account by one of the men involved, raymond nosaka, in the book japanese eyes. These trials were authorized by president roosevelt.
His drive to write about the emotional journey that kids must take to become adults in a challenging and complicated world is evident through his work. Eyes of the emperor 9780385729710 by salisbury, graham and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Army, serving alongside his older dock dog buddies who are completing boot camp in. Eyes of the emperor by salisbury, graham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Eddy okubo lies about his age and joins the army in his hometown of honolulu. His books blue skin of the sea, under the bloodred sun, house of the red fish, eyes of the emperor, shark bait, jungle dogs, lord of the deep, island boyz, night of the howling dogs, and his very popular calvin coconut series have been celebrated widely with praise and distinguished awards. Wendy lamb books, aug 9, 2005 juvenile fiction 229 pages. Eddy okana lies about his age and joins the army in his hometo. Editions of eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury. Eyes of the emperor prisoners of the empire series and millions of other books are available for. Eyes of the emperor prisoners of the empire series series by graham salisbury. The book eyes of the emperor was an average book, not a great book. Eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury in chm, djvu, fb3 download e book. Eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury books library.
My hawaiian roots run deep, my family having arrived in kailuakona in 1820. Eyes of the emperor was an adventure packed book about a boy who joins the army. G raham salisbury s books are always a pleasure to read. Author graham salisbury 1944 was born in philadelphia, but mostly. In eyes of the emperor, he again sheds light on a troubling period of american history. Graham salisbury books list of books by author graham. The book is full of unexpected turns and really sucks you into it. Buy graham salisbury ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. One of the most critically acclaimed books of 2001, lord of the deep is a vivid fishing adventure that takes place off of the great blue island of hawaii.
Salisbury chronicles the true story of hawaiian soldiers of japanese descent. Eddy becomes part of a small group of japanese americans selected for special training. Eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury 2014, paperback. Eyes of the emperor adds another chapter in history to his awardwinning under the bloodred sun. Graham salisbury poignantly pens the historically accurate but fictional account of the specia. Graham salisburys new book for teens, eyes of the emperor, deals with the effects of the attack on a japaneseamerican teen, his efforts to prove his loyalty to his country and the strange and dangerous pathways prejudice can take us down in a time of war. Salisbury chronicles the true story of hawaiian soldiers of japanese descent following the attack on pearl harbor. Army doubts the loyalty of japanese american soldiers. Ala book award winner graham salisbury writes dramatic stories for young adult readers. Graham salisbury is the author of several novels, among them the award winning lord of the deep, blue skin of the sea, and under the bloodred sun.
When eddy okubo lies about his age and joins the united states army in honolulu in 1941, he isnt expecting war to break out. Eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury is the novelized version of wwii dog test trials that used young japanese men as bait, believing that the japanese exuded a different scent than americans. Eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury is another historical fiction novel. Publication date 2008 topics cultural literacy and humanities. Graham salisbury writes from the heart and draws on his own experiences of growing up in hawaii. The first edition was published by wendy lamb books in hardcover format in the same year. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to young adult readers who like adventure and historical fiction. Graham salisbury poignantly pens the historically accurate but fictional account of the special mission given to 26 japanese american soldiers in the midst of wwii and a young mans struggle between heritage and patriotism. Eddy okana lies about his age and joins the army in his hometown of honolulu only weeks before the japanese bomb pearl harbor. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Eyes of the emperor is an american historical novel written by graham salisbury, and is currently published by laurelleaf, which is an imprint of random house childrens books, in the united states. Eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury librarything. Eddy okubo has an evolving understanding that japanese americans are no longer trusted, even if they are serving in the u. Read eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury available from rakuten kobo.
Graham salisbury is the author of several novels, among them the awardwinning lord of the deep, blue skin of the sea, and under the bloodred sun. Since bill married mikeys mom, mikeys life has become truly incredible. After the bombing of pearl harbor, sixteenyearold eddy okubo lies about his age. In the fall of 1941, eddy okubo, 16, alters his birth certificate to enlist in the u. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury, paperback.
The experience of one japanese american soldier, ray nosak, who was forced to participate in the cat island experiment can be found here. Buy eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury online at alibris. Eyes of the emperor by graham salisbury is the novelized version of wwii dog test trials that used young japanese men as bait, believing that the japanese exuded a. The impact of the japanese attacks on americans of japanese ancestry is explored with sensitivity and attention to detail. Eyes of the emperor by salisbury, graham 2014 paperback.
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