Characters
- Eddy Okubo
- The protagonist of the book. He lives in Hawaii, and is a Japanese boy native to America. He is 16 years old at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Eddy is more loyal to the United States than his home country, Japan. His fathers name is Koji Okubo.
- Pop
- Eddy's father. He was strongly opposed to Eddy joining the US army, but after the Pearl Harbor attack he favors Eddy's decision. Pop is a boat-builder. He was loyal to Japan, but after the attack his loyalty changed, and he turned himself in to the immigration office for shame of his country.
- Major Parrish
- He is very smart and was promoted as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army
- Chik
- Usually has 2-3 girlfriends at a time, friend of Eddy Okubo
- Cobra
- Very strong and muscular, also friend of Eddy Okubo
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