Super Short Summary

In Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury, 13-year-old Tomi Nakaji, an American son of Japanese immigrants, navigates friendship and family challenges in Honolulu before and after the Pearl Harbor attack. Amidst increased prejudice and the hostile aftermath of the event, Tomi fights to maintain his identity, friendship with Billy, and protect his family amidst growing wartime fears. This book contains depictions of racism, xenophobia, wartime distress, family separation, and the imprisonment of Japanese Americans.