Peace Is a Chain Reaction: How World War II Japanese Balloon Bombs Brought People of Two Nations Together -- Tanya Lee Stone - Hardcover

From an award-winning author comes a vivid depiction of an act of war from opposing sides of the conflict in World War II--and a rare reconciliation and wish for peace that evolved years later.

Adults wage war, while children are unwitting victims, pulled into a maelstrom of fear and hate without any choice. This is a story about two groups of teenagers on opposite sides of the world, forever connected by an act of war. It is a story about the adults some of those teens became, forever connected by acts of forgiveness, understanding, and peace. And it is a story about one remarkable man, whose heart belonged both to America and Japan, who put that peace and understanding in motion. Panning the camera wide, Tanya Lee Stone lays the global groundwork for the story's context before zooming in on the lives of the people involved, providing an intimate look at how their changing perspectives impact their actions. Through meticulous research, interviews, and archival photo curation, Stone skillfully weaves all of these stories together, illuminating how, despite the devastating pain and destruction caused by war, peace can be a chain reaction. Extensive back matter includes an author's note, source notes, bibliography, and index.

Author: Tanya Lee Stone
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/13/2022
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 10.08h x 7.87w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9780763676865
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2022
Booklist 08/01/2022 pg. 47
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2022 pg. 113
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2022