Book
The Samurai's Tale
- Published
- 1984
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Pages
- 256
- Words
- 61650
- URL
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/345462.The_Samurai_s_Tale?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19
Reading measures
- Accelerated Reader level
- 6.3
- AR interest level
- UG — upper grades, 9–12
- Lexile
- 960L
- Suggested reading age
- ages 14–18
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.
Collections
The Good & The Beautiful · 6
ISBN
- ISBN-13
- 9780395345597
- ISBN-10
- 0395345596
Tags
Family LifeHistoryInterpersonal Relationships-FriendshipJapanSamuraiThe Good & The BeautifulWarWork