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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1984
The Samurai's Tale
A boy's quest for honor leads him to become a samurai.
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256 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a land ravaged by war, young Taro's life is spared by Lord Takeda's soldiers. As a servant in Lord Akiyama's household, he finds solace with Togan, a wise cook. But when Togan is murdered, Taro's path shifts dramatically. Determined to reclaim his family's stolen legacy, he embarks on a journey to become a samurai. Will Taro succeed in restoring his honor, or will the shadows of his past consume him?
From the publisher
Taro will become a samurai and redeem the family legacy that has been stolen from him. A classic tale of adventure. When the powerful Lord Takeda’s soldiers sweep across the countryside, killing and plundering, they spare the boy Taro’s life and take him along with them.Taro becomes a servant in the household of the noble Lord Akiyama, where he meets Togan, a cook, who teaches Taro and makes his new life bearable.But when Togan is murdered, Taro’s life takes a new direction: He will become a samurai, and redeem the family legacy that has been stolen from him.”The Samurai’s Tale, poetic yet unflinching, is excellent.” –Boston Herald
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 960L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.3
- F&P level
- ~W
- Scholastic level
- Y
- AR points
- 10
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 44874
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 1984
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780618615124
- OCLC
- 61410869
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