Books with author Dean Hughes

From the author of Soldier Boys and Search and Destroy comes a thought-provoking, action-packed page-turner based on the little-known history of the Japanese Americans who fought with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.Yuki Nakahara is an American. But it’s the start of World War II, and America doesn’t see it that way. Like many other Japanese Americans, Yuki and his family have been forced into an internment camp in the Utah desert. But Yuki isn’t willing to sit back and accept this injustice—it’s his country too, and he’s going to prove it by enlisting in the army to fight for the Allies. When Yuki and his friend Shig ship out, they aren’t prepared for the experiences they’ll encounter as members of the “Four-Four-Two,” a segregated regiment made up entirely of Japanese-American soldiers. Before Yuki returns home—if he returns home—he’ll come face to face with persistent prejudices, grueling combat he never imagined, and friendships deeper than he knew possible.

RICK WARD WANTS TO GO TO WAR. And he's not sure why. Maybe he's running from his dad and his crazy temper. Maybe he's running from his girl, who seems to think he's more of a joke than a man. Or maybe he's just running -- to find himself. But after Rick ventures into the Vietnam jungle, he discovers that no one -- not protestors, politicians, or writers -- has got a clue. War is far bigger, scarier, and more complicated than anything he ever could have imagined.

TRACY MATLOCK: SECOND BASE The Scrappers can't make any mistakes if they're to have a chance at playing their rivals, the Mustangs, for the second-half championship. The trouble is, ever since Tracy got struck in the face by a ball, she backs off if one is hit hard to her. Has Tracy become the weak link in the Scrappers' armor? Maybe it's time for Tracy to give up baseball and move on with her life. Gloria's "winning is everything" attitude is starting to get to her, and quitting the game would certainly make Tracy's mother happy. But first, there's a game to win -- and being a part of that may just matter more to Tracy than she realizes. TRACY MATLOCK: SECOND BASE The Scrappers can't make any mistakes if they're to have a chance at playing their rivals, the Mustangs, for the second-half championship. The trouble is, ever since Tracy got struck in the face by a ball, she backs off if one is hit hard to her. Has Tracy become the weak link in the Scrappers' armor? Maybe it's time for Tracy to give up baseball and move on with her life. Gloria's "winning is everything" attitude is starting to get to her, and quitting the game would certainly make Tracy's mother happy. But first, there's a game to win -- and being a part of that may just matter more to Tracy than she realizes.

Spencer Morgan And Dieter Hedrick, one American, one German, are both young and eager to get into action in the war. Dieter, a shining member of the Hitler Youth movement, has actually met the Führer himself and was praised for his hard work. Now he is determined to make it to the front lines, to push back the enemy and defend the honor of the Fatherland. Spencer, just sixteen, must convince his father to sign his induction papers. He is bent on becoming a paratrooper -- the toughest soldiers in the world. He will prove to his family and hometown friends that he is more than the little guy with crooked teeth. He?ll prove to his father that he can amount to something and keep his promises. Everyone will look at him differently when he returns home in his uniform, trousers tucked into his boots in the paratrooper style. Both boys get their wishes when they are tossed into intense conflict during the Battle of the Bulge. And both soon learn that war is about a lot more

They're the three youngest Little Leaguers to make the Angel Park Dodgers, and they've got talent to spare. Kenny is the all-around star - his father was in the majors and Kenny hopes to follow in his footsteps. Jacob is a master of trivia who's constantly giving funny radio-announcer broadcasts of the games--but he's no sluch when it's his turn at bat. And then there's Harlan, big-boned, brimming with raw energy, and living proof that hard work and determination really can pay off. They're all anxious to prove themselves to the older guys, but they haven't counted on the natsagonism of team slugger (and bully) Rodney Bunson, who'll do anything to stay on top