Empire of the Sun

Rated PG

Jamie Graham is a spoiled British kid obsessed with jets and growing up in China. In 1941 Japan occupies China while WWII rages on. Separated from his parents Jamie/Jim struggles to survive in a war torn world. 

• How does Jamie change throughout the film?

• Is Basie a true friend to Jim? Why or why not?

• What does Jim do to survive? How does he live compared to his pre-occupation life? 

Interested in books about WWII? Check out these great titles:

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Cover art link: goodreads

 



Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli

Cover art link: puffin

Under a War-Torn Sky by L.M. Elliott
Cover art link: fantasticfiction

The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
Cover art link: bp

  
Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
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- check out the film adaptation as well!

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