Title: Blossoms and bayonets
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.
Subjects: Fiction, History
Places: Korea
Time periods: Japanese occupation, 1910-1945