The problems and rewards of early second-generation Japanese in Hawaii are presented in this novel about a young teenager caught in the middle of the cultural conflict of her generation. Stressing the multinational heritage of Hawaii's people, the book contributes a knowledge and understanding of what the Japanese heritage contributed to the culture of modern Hawaii. Although cultural differences exist, the young girl is able to find a balance in her world by accepting her own American training and her parents' adherence to the customs of Japan. (Author/JR)