Dash

Title: Dash

Author: Kirby Larson

Summary: Mitsi is living with her grandmother and her parents and brother Ted, and most importantly, her beloved dog Dash. When Mitsi and her family are forced to leave for a Japanese camp during World War II, Misti learns that she cannot bring Dash with her.

Life at the camp is very boring and sometimes very hard. After some time, Mitsi meets friends and begins to feel a little bit at home, and finds comfort in sending letters to "Dash" (really it is writing to the lady, Mrs. Bowker, that Dash is staying with).

Mitsi fears that she will never be reunited with Dash again, but towards the end of the book, she finds that there might just be some hope.

Comments: I LOVED this book so much. Mitsi is so likeable and personal with you, the way a friend would be, and being a lover of dogs, I enjoyed a character that found love in dogs just the way I do.

This book is great for learning some history and enjoying a book at the same time and seems completely appropriate for everyone, and would be especially good if you were to happen to be learning about this era during social studies/history!

Complaints: NONE! I want a sequel to find out how long she stayed at the camp and everything else!

Ratings: 5 stars!