Separated from her family in the confusion and horror of World War II, Tomiko Higa tells her own story of survival on the battlefields of Okinawa, Japan.

Fleeing from encroaching enemy forces, searching desparately for her lost sisters, taking scraps of food from the knapsacks of dead soldiers, risking death at every turn, seven-year-old Tomiko somehow finds the strength and courage to survive on her own.

This is an inspiring, unforgettable true tale of a resourceful child who is determined to live. It is sure to move children and adults alike, because it is such a vivid portrait of the unintended civilian casualties of any war.

Soft cover. 127 pages. Includes black and white photos and maps.

Great for teens.