41 pages 1 hour read

David Patneaude

Thin Wood Walls

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004

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David Patneaude's Thin Wood Walls offers an engaging narrative set during World War II. Readers praise its vivid historical context and emotional depth, particularly in depicting the Japanese American internment experience through a young protagonist's eyes. Critiques often highlight a somewhat predictable plot, but overall, it succeeds in being an educational and heartfelt read.

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Who Should Read Thin Wood Walls?

Readers who would enjoy Thin Wood Walls by David Patneaude are typically young adults interested in historical fiction, particularly World War II. Fans of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry would find this book compelling due to its emotional depth and historical context.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

620L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Children's Literature
Period
WWII / World War II
Themes
Identity: Race
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Family
Topics
Race / Racism
Education
Military / War