--- product_id: 22644378 title: "Paper Wishes" price: "AR$75087" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/22644378-paper-wishes store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Paper Wishes **Price:** AR$75087 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Paper Wishes - **How much does it cost?** AR$75087 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/22644378-paper-wishes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Ten-year-old Manami did not realize how peaceful her family's life on Bainbridge Island was until the day it all changed. It's 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Manami and her family are Japanese American, which means that the government says they must leave their home by the sea and join other Japanese Americans at a prison camp in the desert. Manami is sad to go, but even worse is that they are going to have to give her and her grandfather's dog, Yujiin, to a neighbor to take care of. Manami decides to sneak Yujiin under her coat and gets as far as the mainland before she is caught and forced to abandon Yujiin. She and her grandfather are devastated, but Manami clings to the hope that somehow Yujiin will find his way to the camp and make her family whole again. It isn't until she finds a way to let go of her guilt that Manami can reclaim the piece of herself that she left behind and accept all that has happened to her family. Review: Beautiful Story! - "Strong words. Brave words." Gently, insistently, Sepahban's spare, lyrical prose draws you in deep. This story of a Japanese-American family herded off to an internment camp during WWII, and their struggle with loss, their strength and their survival, is centered upon the character of the youngest family member: 10-year-old Manami. Manami's parents and grandfather are loving and supportive but traditional. They do not share their fears or discuss the war, the hateful policy of internment, or its deep negative effects with Manami. Within the family there is silence, and without there is the silence of the looming, spreading desert where the camp lies. But the silence that weighs the most upon Manami is the missing voice of Yujiin, the beloved dog she was forced to leave behind when they were "evacuated". Manami knows she is deeply cared for, but how can she bear so much silence without it becoming a part of herself? And if that silence becomes a part of her, can she ever go free? I was struck by Sepahban's insight, her luminous writing, and the wonder to be found in this wise, rich story. Review: A great introduction for children who want to learn about the Internment camps of WWII - I just finished reading this book to my son and daughter, ages 10 and 8. My father, their grandfather, and his entire family were interned at Topaz in Delta, Utah during the war, ripped from their home in Oakland, CA. While I have tried to explain the camps to them many times, this thoughtful book, told from the perspective of a girl, really struck a cord with them and gave them insight as to what the camps really meant to families, to a child in particular. They could empathize with the hardship and guilt of having to give up a loved one and part of the family. We all had tears in our eyes after several chapters. They now have a better understanding of a part of Amercian history that should never be forgotten. And they learned that the human spirit is strong and resilient, and that love keeps people together. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,215,984 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #311 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations #840 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 384 Reviews | ## Images ![Paper Wishes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811vKyYiagL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Story! *by G***I on February 7, 2016* "Strong words. Brave words." Gently, insistently, Sepahban's spare, lyrical prose draws you in deep. This story of a Japanese-American family herded off to an internment camp during WWII, and their struggle with loss, their strength and their survival, is centered upon the character of the youngest family member: 10-year-old Manami. Manami's parents and grandfather are loving and supportive but traditional. They do not share their fears or discuss the war, the hateful policy of internment, or its deep negative effects with Manami. Within the family there is silence, and without there is the silence of the looming, spreading desert where the camp lies. But the silence that weighs the most upon Manami is the missing voice of Yujiin, the beloved dog she was forced to leave behind when they were "evacuated". Manami knows she is deeply cared for, but how can she bear so much silence without it becoming a part of herself? And if that silence becomes a part of her, can she ever go free? I was struck by Sepahban's insight, her luminous writing, and the wonder to be found in this wise, rich story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great introduction for children who want to learn about the Internment camps of WWII *by A***R on February 19, 2016* I just finished reading this book to my son and daughter, ages 10 and 8. My father, their grandfather, and his entire family were interned at Topaz in Delta, Utah during the war, ripped from their home in Oakland, CA. While I have tried to explain the camps to them many times, this thoughtful book, told from the perspective of a girl, really struck a cord with them and gave them insight as to what the camps really meant to families, to a child in particular. They could empathize with the hardship and guilt of having to give up a loved one and part of the family. We all had tears in our eyes after several chapters. They now have a better understanding of a part of Amercian history that should never be forgotten. And they learned that the human spirit is strong and resilient, and that love keeps people together. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars *by N***. on February 9, 2018* This is a middle grade historical fiction about a young Japanese American girl and her family and their relocation to a prison camp in California following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. My favorite quote from the book is something that is personal to me and how I've been feeling this year. "He will not replace Yujiin in your heart. But he will make your heart bigger to fit himself inside, too." I've lost my two kitties this past year within 9 months of each other. I've been having a hard time with it. Yesterday, we caught a wild kitten. I told my kids that I don't know if I'm ready for another kitten. This quote really struck something with me and the difficult time I've been having since I lost them. Besides dealing with the loss of a pet, it also brings to light a tragic time in US history. It's so sad what so many went through. --- ## 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.com.ar/products/22644378-paper-wishes](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/22644378-paper-wishes) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*