Title:
Heart of a samurai : based on the true story of Manjiro Nakahama
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
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.
Year Published:
2010
Physical Description:
301 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Grade Interest level:
3-6
Awards:
Newbery Medal/Honor, 2011
ISBN:
9780810989818
9780329859664
Publisher:
New York : Amulet Books, c2010.
