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Heart of A Samurai
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In 1841, rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island, fourteen-year-old Manjiro, who dreams of becoming a samurai, learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States.
Imprint:
New York - Amulet Books
ISBN:
9780810989818, 0810989816
Language:
English
Notes:
"Based on the true story of Nakahama Manjiro."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-301)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-301)
Statement of responsibility:
Margi Preus
Characteristics:
301 p. :,ill. ;,22 cm
Author (Original Script):
Preus, Margi
Call number:
J PREUS
Library Identifier
2668019
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In 1841, rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island, fourteen-year-old Manjiro, who dreams of becoming a samurai, learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States.
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Add a CommentThis is a good piece of historical fiction for teens, written with a young protagonist that teens can relate to.
I really loved this book even though it was kinda slow i absoloutely loved one of my favourite non-fiction books