Things at school have changed and at home Nanea's brother is talking about enlisting in the military; Nanea is having trouble coping with all these changes and turns to hula dancing to help her feel better.

Ever since the war started, Nanea's done her best to follow all the new rules on the island. Then she meets a boy named Mano, who loves to break some of those rules.

In this story, girls can join Nanea to send secret messages for the war effort or work in a Victory Garden. They can learn how to hula dance or help a lost dog. Readers' Journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns they choose, as they sel

Nanea Mitchell thinks she is grown up enough to help in her grandparent's market, but before she can prove herself, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, the naval base where her father works, and suddenly her island way of life is changed forever.

Nanea Mitchell thinks she is grown up enough to help in her grandparent's market, but before she can prove herself Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, the naval base where her father works, and suddenly her island way of life is changed forever.

Things at school have changed and at home Nanea's brother is talking about enlisting in the military; Nanea is having trouble coping with all these changes and turns to hula dancing to help her feel better.

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