Thin Wood Walls by David Patneaude

Reviewed by Jamie

This book describes the story of eleven-year-old Joseph Hanada. He is a lot like other American boys: he loves sports, endures school, and enjoys hanging out with friends. However, on December 7, 1941, he discovers that being a Japanese-American is not always easy. The Seattle suburb where Joseph and his family live is quickly infected with tension and suspicion. To many Americans, Japanese immigrants and American-born Japanese look like enemies. FBI agents, in fact, soon take Joseph’s father, away. Federal authorities, looking for evidence of treason search the Hanada home. Then, when the President signs Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942, the fate of the Hanada family becomes inevitable: They are removed from their homes and "relocated" to, (as the government puts it) to protect them.
Personally, this book did not agree with me. I found the writing style to be bland and unimaginative. The writing was very repetitive. The author had an extreme over use of the word “said.” I recommend this book to any one who wants a long and arduous read.