In April 1945, Okinawa Island in Japan was still relatively untouched by the ongoing war. Despite this, Tomiko, a young girl living there, remained cheerful and optimistic despite her mother's absence. However, when air raids began and her father had to leave for the front lines, her life took a drastic turn. Now she must face incredible challenges in order to survive.
Shirahata no Shoujo was published in French as La fillette au drapeau blanc by Akata on October 12, 2007.