Book
Heart of a samurai : based on the true story of Manjiro Nakahama / Margi Preus.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0810989816
- ISBN: 9780810989818
- Physical Description: 301 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-301). |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader Middle Grades 5.4 8.0 |
| Awards Note: | ORCA nomination, Intermediate division, 2012-2013 American Library Association Notable Children's Book 2011; Newbery Honors 2011; Booklist Editor's Choice/Books for Youth 2010. |
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- 10 of 10 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River County Library | J FIC PREUS (Text) | 33892005597514 | Children's Fiction | Available | - |
