Blossoms and bayonets
Subtitle: a story of love, faith and courage under Japanese occupation
By: a novel by Jana McBurney-Lin and Hi-Dong Chai
Contributors: Chai, Hi-Dong, author
Publisher: Redwood Publishing
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Redwood City, Calif.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780988494015
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: Fiction; History
Description: "The time is 1942, the place is Japanese-occupied Seoul, Korea. Since occupation, the Japanese have eradicated the Korean language, names, even the country's flower. Now they are seeking Korean boys as volunteers for their army. Fifteen-year-old  He-Seung is full of fire, ready to confront these invaders-- if only he could convince Father. But Father, one of the first Christian ministers in the city, is more concerned with saving his flock at a time when Emperor-worship has become mandatory. When Father is arrested for his Christian faith, He-Seung must swallow his hatred of the enemy. He must step forward to volunteer. Even harder, he must leave his mother and baby brother He-Dong to fend for themselves-- Based on the true story of Hi-Dong Chai ... "--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-306).