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The Bomb
The Bomb
Author: Theodore Taylor
Shortly after the first atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, World War II came to and, and the terrible reality of the atomic age began . . . — Sixteen-year-old Sorry Rinamu has lived on the Bikini Atoll in the western Pacific all his life. Now the United States government wants to use his home as a site for atomic weapons tests. The islanders are...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780380727230
ISBN-10: 0380727234
Publication Date: 1997
Pages: 176
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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ilovebooksanddogs avatar reviewed The Bomb on + 356 more book reviews
Fictionalized account of our governments testing on Bikini Atoll and how they stole the land and displaced people for their own agenda. The more of these books I read the more I distrust my government. This was so wrong to do to such a gentle and peaceful people. They did not deserve to be treated in this manner. This book just broke my heart.
magoosey06 avatar reviewed The Bomb on + 17 more book reviews
An interesting read. As the story progresses, the author also includes historical references that relate to the unfolding events. A good read for a young adult interested in war and history.


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