This Light Between Us

This Light Between Us: a Novel of World War II by Andrew Fukuda

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In 1935, ten-year-old Alex Maki from Bainbridge Island, Washington, is disgusted when he's forced to become pen pals with Charlie Levy of Paris, France -- a girl.  In spite of Alex's reluctance, their letters continue to fly across the Atlantic -- and along with them, the shared hopes and dreams of friendship.  Until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the Nazi persecution of Jews force them to confront the darkest aspects of human nature.  From the desolation of an internment camp to the horrors of Auschwitz, the only thing they can hold onto are the memories of their letters.  But nothing can dispel the light between them.

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