My Brother, My Sister, and IMass Market Paperbound, 1 April 1996

Living in abject poverty in post--World War II Japan with her older sister and brother, thirteen-year-old Yoko bravely bears the taunts of her wealthy classmates. Then the warehouse they call home is destroyed by fire. Yoko's sister, Ko, is injured and must be hospitalized, and the siblings' lives become even more desperate. Bound by ties of love and honor, the family perseveres, never losing faith that they will be reunited with their beloved father. Then Yoko's brother, Hideyo is accused of murder. How can Yoko keep this dreadful secret from Ko, and clear Hideyo's name?