Super Short Summary

Eyes of the Emperor by Graham Salisbury follows Eddy Okubo, a sixteen-year-old Japanese-American who enlists in the U.S. Army during WWII to prove his loyalty despite facing intense racism and discrimination. Eddy and his fellow soldiers are subjected to a secret experiment involving dogs trained to attack Japanese people. Through resilience and inner strength, Eddy remains committed to his country and earns respect for his service. The book includes themes of racial discrimination and wartime violence.