Aloha Means Come Back: The Story of a World War II Girl

Her Story

by Thomas Hoobler, Dorothy Hoobler, Carey-Greenberg Associates

Laura and her mother join her Navy father in Hawaii in 1941, where suspicion against the Japanese American residents runs high in an atmosphere of expectation that the United States and Japan will go to war.

Genres: Historical Fiction

64 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1991

About the author

Thomas Hoobler has written nearly 100 books with his wife Dorothy, and some more by himself. The Hooblers are the co-authors of the Samurai Detective Series, which tells the adventures of a boy in 18th century Japan who helps his samurai father solve mysteries. The third book in the series, IN DARKNESS, DEATH, won an Edgar as the Best YA mystery of 2004. The Washington Post also chose the book as one of the Best Children's books of that year. Tom won $500,000 on the quiz show WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, making it easier for the Hooblers to follow their career. They have written history for children, young adults, and adults.

Reviews

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful book. I never knew there was a "her story" series. I would have liked a little more positivity for Japanese or at least an explanation to young readers that "Jap" is a derogatory term. It did a pretty good job and good culture awareness.

[Roberta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having just returned from Hawaii and, specifically, a trip to Pearl Harbor, I was very interested in this story line. I didn't realize that it was a children's book when I ordered it from the library, but no matter. It was very well-written and historically correct. Apparently, the Hooblers are celebrated children's authors. This is an account of the attack on Pearl Harbor told from the point of view of a little girl whose father is stationed there on that fateful day.

[Antonio Murillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aloha Means Come Back is very informational.