Pocket stones : a child's story of World War II in the Philippines / Barbara-Ann Gamboa Lewis ; illustrated by Barbara Pollak
Title
Pocket stones : a child's story of World War II in the Philippines / Barbara-Ann Gamboa Lewis ; illustrated by Barbara Pollak
Subject
Lewis, Barbara-Ann Gamboa--Childhood and youth.
World War, 1939-1945--Children--Philippines.
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, Filipino.
Description
The true adventures and experiences of a pre-teen mestiza (her father was Filipino, mother Irish) living in the outskirts of Manila during the war and just after. Written for youngsters, the book brings out the author’s character in a time of war, enjoying some of it, saddened by other events; obedient at times, rebellious at others.
About half of the book occurs during the Japanese occupation, with the remaining half on life after the return of the Americans. Well illustrated by child-like drawings showing highlights of the book. While the personal experiences are interesting, some of the historical matter is not correct.
A Philippine edition of this book was published in 2005, entitled "Barefoot in Fire: A World War II Childhood."
About half of the book occurs during the Japanese occupation, with the remaining half on life after the return of the Americans. Well illustrated by child-like drawings showing highlights of the book. While the personal experiences are interesting, some of the historical matter is not correct.
A Philippine edition of this book was published in 2005, entitled "Barefoot in Fire: A World War II Childhood."
Creator
Lewis, Barbara-Ann Gamboa
Publisher
[S.l.] : Xlibris Corp., c2000
Date
2000
Format
22 x 14 cm.
Type
Softbound
Identifier
738853437
Call Number
DS 686.4 L49 2000
Accession Number
14687
Pagination
189 p.
Illustration
ill.
Files
Collection
Citation
Lewis, Barbara-Ann Gamboa, “Pocket stones : a child's story of World War II in the Philippines / Barbara-Ann Gamboa Lewis ; illustrated by Barbara Pollak,” FHL-Roderick Hall, accessed October 7, 2026, https://fhl.omeka.net/items/show/535.