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Yoko'S Diary
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The Diary Of Yoko, A 13Yearold Japanese Girl Who Lived Near Hiroshima During The War Ages: 8121945 Was A Hard Time To Be A Child In Japan. Many Had Seen Their Cities Destroyed By Us Bombers. Food, Fuel And Materials Were In Short Supply. Yet Spirits Remained High. In April 1945, Yoko Moriwaki Started High School In Hiroshima, Excited To Be A Prestigious 'Kenjo' Girl, And Full Of Duty Towards Her Parents, School And Country. But The Country Was Falling Apart And In Four Months Time Her City Would Become The Target For The First Atomic Bomb Ever Used As A Weapon. In Her Diary, Yoko Provides An Account Of That Time When Conditions Were So Poor That Children As Young As Twelve Were Required To Work In Industry; When Fierce Battles Raged In The Pacific And Children Like Yoko Believed Victory Was Near. With Additions By Yoko'S Relatives And Fellow Students, And An Introduction By Awardwinning Author Paul Ham, Yoko'S Diary Not Only Shows Us The Hopes, Beliefs And Daily Life Of A Young Girl In Wartime Japan, It Is A Touching Account Of The Consequences Of The First Nuclear Bombing Of A City.
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- Q: What age group is 'Yoko's Diary' suitable for? A: 'Yoko's Diary' is suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Yoko's Diary'? A: The main theme of 'Yoko's Diary' revolves around the experiences of a young girl living in wartime Japan, focusing on the impact of World War II and the first atomic bombing.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Yoko's Diary'? A: The author of 'Yoko's Diary' is Paul Ham, who also provides an introduction to the book.
- Q: When was 'Yoko's Diary' published? A: 'Yoko's Diary' was published on September 9, 2014.
- Q: What format is 'Yoko's Diary' available in? A: 'Yoko's Diary' is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Yoko's Diary' have? A: 'Yoko's Diary' consists of 224 pages.
- Q: What kind of insights does 'Yoko's Diary' provide? A: 'Yoko's Diary' provides insights into the daily life, hopes, and struggles of children in Japan during World War II, highlighting both personal and historical contexts.
- Q: Is there any additional content in 'Yoko's Diary'? A: 'Yoko's Diary' includes additions from Yoko's relatives and fellow students, enhancing the narrative with diverse perspectives.
- Q: What historical events are depicted in 'Yoko's Diary'? A: 'Yoko's Diary' depicts the events surrounding World War II, particularly focusing on the conditions leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
- Q: Can 'Yoko's Diary' be used as an educational resource? A: 'Yoko's Diary' can serve as an educational resource for understanding the impact of war on children and the historical context of Japan during World War II.