The Samurai's Tale
The Samurai's Tale
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The Samurai's Tale

Written by Erik C. Haugaard
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10 - 12
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256
Page count
960L
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Aug 1, 2005
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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

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culturehistoryJapanplaces and regionsboys and mensamuraisurvival stories16th centurymilitary and wars

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780618615124
    Publication Date
    August 1, 2005
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1984
    Page Count
    256
    Reading Age
    10 - 12 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    61410869
    Lexile® Level
    960L
    Scholastic Level
    Y
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~W
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    10
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    44874
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    UG

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