Book Overview
Master writer Margi Preus treats readers to an amazing adventure in 1853 Japan. This lyric novel follows Yoshi, a Japanese boy who dreams of becoming a samurai. Unfortunately, as part of the serving class, Yoshi can never become a warrior. He is taken up by Manjiro, the protagonist of Preus's Heart of a Samurai , and becomes his servant and secret watchdog. Meanwhile, Commodore Matthew Perry and his USS Susquehanna squadron of steamships arrive in Edo Bay demanding that Japan open its ports to foreign trade. Aboard the commodore's flagship is Jack, a cabin boy who becomes separated from his American companions. He and Yoshi set out on a grand adventure to return Jack to his ship before he is discovered by the shogun's samurai.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1419708244
ISBN13:9781419708244
Release Date:September 2016
Publisher:Amulet Books
Length:368 Pages
Weight:0.81 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.5" x 8.2"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
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