The Plum Neighbor

Bobby Bates and his family enjoy a warm friendship with their Japanese American neighbors, the Satos and their son, Henry. The two families live happily side by side, each growing different kinds of fruit. When the Satos are suddenly removed to a guarded camp, the Bates protect all their belongings and fruit trees until they might return. Bobby then joins the Army. In a dark forest far away from home, he becomes trapped in a battle othat seems impossible to survive, until his battalion is courageously saved by the all-Japanese American 100th/442nd RCT. Bobby meets his rescuers with gratitude, and makes an unexpected discovery.

The Plum Neighbor is historical fiction based on stories passed down through the author's family. The inspirational example of courage, community and patriotism, set by heroes of the "Greatest Generation", still rings true today.

- Text by Lauren R. Harris, Illustrations by Jini Zopf
- Printed by Go For Broke National Education Center
- Recommended for ages 5-12.
- 32 pages.