Boy Underground by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this poignant tale follows the journey of a young boy named Steven Katz who finds himself grappling with the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and identity. As Steven befriends a Japanese-American family facing internment, he is thrust into a world of moral dilemmas and societal prejudices. Through his eyes, readers witness the struggles of maintaining bonds in a time of division and fear, as well as the courage it takes to stand up for what is right, even when it means going against the grain of societal norms.

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