The Bamboo Sword by Preus, Margi

The Bamboo Sword

Set in 1853 in Japan, this novel follows Yoshi, a Japanese boy who dreams of someday becoming...
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Author: Margi Preus
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Language: English
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The Bamboo Sword by Preus, Margi

The Bamboo Sword

$44.78

The Bamboo Sword

$44.78
Author: Margi Preus
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Set in 1853 in Japan, this novel follows Yoshi, a Japanese boy who dreams of someday becoming a samurai. Unfortunately, as part of the serving class, Yoshi can never become a warrior. He is taken up by Manjiro, the protagonist of Preus's Heart of a Samurai, and becomes his servant and secret watchdog. Meanwhile, Commodore Matthew Perry and his USS Susquehanna squadron of steamships arrive in Edo Bay demanding "diplomatically" that Japan open its ports to foreign trade. Aboard the commodore's flagship is a cabin boy, Jack, who becomes separated from his American companions while on shore. When he and Yoshi cross paths, they set out on a grand adventure to get Jack back to his ship before he is discovered by the shogun's samurai.

Author: Margi Preus
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 09/15/2015
Pages: 335
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781419708077
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 176194 / Bamboo Sword


Award: Minnesota Book Award - Finalist


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2015
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2015 pg. 54
Booklist 06/01/2015 pg. 94
Publishers Weekly 06/29/2015
School Library Journal 08/01/2015 pg. 89
Shelf Awareness 09/18/2015
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2015 - Recommended - Readable
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2015
BookPage 10/01/2015
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2015 pg. 88
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2016 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Margi Preus is the author of the acclaimed novels West of the Moon, Heart of a Samurai, and Shadow on the Mountain. She also writes and co-writes plays, sketches, and adaptations for theater. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.


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