Stealing Home

Stealing Home

When a boy struggles after moving to a Japanese internment camp during WWII, baseball shows him another way to approach life. Stealing Home is the story of Sandy Saito, a happy boy who reads comic books and is obsessed with baseball. But when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, his life, like that of every other North American of Japanese descent, changes forever. His family is forced to move to a remote internment camp, and his father must spend months away from them. Sandy, his mother and his brother cope as best they can with the difficulties at the camp. Over time, Sandy comes to realize that life is a lot like baseball. It’s about dealing with whatever is thrown at you, however you can. Simply put, the Stealing Home book is about finding your way home. Stealing Home book is emotionally gripping and lead-in to discussions about differences, inclusion and empathy. The stealing home book contains extensive background information as well as resources for learning more, making it a must-read for young kids.