Super Short Summary

In the epistolary novel This Light Between Us by Andrew Fukuda, Japanese American boy Alex Maki from Bainbridge Island, Washington, and Jewish girl Charlie Lévy from Paris, France, form a deep friendship through letters exchanged before and during World War II, as they endure the persecution faced by their communities, maintaining their bond across time, distance, and social barriers. Sensitive topics include depictions of wartime violence, genocide, and racial slurs.