In this remarkable work of poetry for young readers, Lois Lowry examines history through a personal lens while drawing on her own childhood experiences of Hawaii and Japan as well as historical research. In On the Horizon, individuals whose lives were lost or irrevocably changed as a result of the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima are profiled. On the Horizon, which is based on the experiences of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and citizens in Hiroshima, explores the human condition and the effects of war through poetry that sings with suffering, truth, and the value of overcoming cultural barriers. In order to find common ground and camaraderie, this great book promotes empathy and understanding?lessons that are crucial for both students and modern-day citizens. In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.