41 pages • 1 hour read
David PatneaudeThin Wood Walls
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Thin Wood Walls by David Patneaude depicts 11-year-old Joe Hanada, a Japanese American boy, whose life changes drastically after the Pearl Harbor attack, leading to his family's unjust imprisonment at internment camps. The novel explores themes of resilience, hope, and the impact of xenophobia during World War II. Sensitive topics include racism, prejudice, and the forcible relocation of Japanese Americans.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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.
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.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
620LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Children's Literature
WWII / World War II
Identity: Race
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Family
Race / Racism
Education
Military / War