--- product_id: 35855722 title: "Four-Four-Two Paperback – November 7, 2017" brand: "dean hughes" price: "91 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/35855722-four-four-two-paperback-november-7-2017 store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Four-Four-Two Paperback – November 7, 2017 **Brand:** dean hughes **Price:** 91 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Four-Four-Two Paperback – November 7, 2017 by dean hughes - **How much does it cost?** 91 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/35855722-four-four-two-paperback-november-7-2017) ## Best For - dean hughes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dean hughes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review * "The story of two young Japanese-American men who enlist in the 442nd Regiment, a segregated unit of Japanese-American soldiers and white officers that fought in the European Theater.... Hughes sends these men through the wringer. They endure foot rot and the stress of taking the next hill (which is worse is up for grabs), and they also grapple with the consequences: how does one reconcile shooting a kid, even if he's an enemy soldier? Yuki reflects that "what he and Shig were doing—and the Germans, too—was brutal, disgusting," and he would "spend his life trying to remove all this ugliness from his head and his hands." Throughout, Hughes never shies from the institutionalized bigotry that put these Americans of Japanese ancestry into harm's way more than their fair share of times. Nuanced and riveting in equal parts." (Kirkus Reviews, September 2016, *STARRED REVIEW*)"Yuki Nakahara is American. He was born in California, wears jeans, and has never even visited another country—but at the start of World War II he becomes aware that other Americans see him as a foreign enemy. His family is one of the thousands of Japanese American citizens arrested and forcibly transferred to internment camps in the rural desert. Although depressed about their situation, Yuki and friend Shig decide to join the army to fight for their country and to prove once and for all that they are loyal to the United States. As the war wages on, however, Yuki realizes that he must respect himself and where he came from, and that neither war nor changing others’ minds is as easy as he had imagined. Although this is a work of historical fiction, the author’s thorough research about the boys of the 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team and his meticulous descriptions of battle scenes bring the story to life without boring readers familiar or unfamiliar with the military lifestyle. The strong emotions evoked by the vivid details of battle and the other realities of war make this work sometimes difficult to read, but the excitement and compassion will keep even the most hesitant readers turning the pages. Those who follow the news will find connections between Yuki’s plight and current events. VERDICT: A solid purchase for collections looking to entice reluctant readers and those where historical fiction or war novels are popular." (School Library Journal, October 2016)"Events, characters, and dialogue create an indelible sense of time and place.... Yuki emerges as a true hero during this dark period of American history." (Horn Book Magazine November/December 2016)* "Hughes' writing effectively evokes the horrors of war and the internal conflict of young men fighting for a country that has treated them unjustly. The challenges of Yuki’s reentry into the States are also well conveyed: the guilt of survival, the difficulty of communicating the war experience to civilians, and the continued widespread racism.... This is historical fiction at its finest—immersive and inspirational." (Booklist, November 2016, *STARRED REVIEW*) Read more About the Author Dean Hughes is the author of more than eighty books for young readers, including the popular sports series Angel Park All-Stars, the Scrappers series, the Nutty series, the widely acclaimed companion novels Family Pose and Team Picture, Search and Destroy, and Four-Four-Two. His novel Soldier Boys was selected for the 2001 New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age list. Dean Hughes and his wife, Kathleen, have three children and nine grandchildren. They live in Midway, Utah. Read more See all Editorial Reviews ## Images ![Four-Four-Two Paperback – November 7, 2017 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51A4uIvqIUL.jpg) ![Four-Four-Two Paperback – November 7, 2017 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515-vEyc%2BwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by R***D on November 15, 2017* Hard to read since it exposes the fear and racism of the times. Important read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hidden History *by C***N on September 2, 2017* Haven't finished it yet. So far it's excellent. What these men went thru proving they are Americans is truly amazing. Their country turned its back to them but they didn't give up. They are true heros. It's s little piece of hidden history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly an inspiration *by A***R on August 15, 2018* While the book is fiction based on historical events, they bring back poignant memories of my mother telling me of her experience while interned at Heart Mountain Wyoming. The book brings to the surface a heightened meaning to persevere; "ganbaru / ganbatte" as my mother would continually instill to us --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/35855722-four-four-two-paperback-november-7-2017](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/35855722-four-four-two-paperback-november-7-2017) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*