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: 9780810989818
- ISBN: 0810989816
- Physical Description: 301 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Subtitle on first printing: based on the true story of Nakahama Manjiro.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-301).
- Awards Note:
- American Library Association Notable Children's Book 2011; Newbery Honor, 2011; Booklist Editor's Choice/Books for Youth 2010.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Nakahama, ManjirÅ, 1827-1898 > Juvenile fiction.
Whaling > Juvenile fiction.
Samurai > Juvenile fiction.
Japanese > United States > Juvenile fiction.
Japan > Relations > United States > Juvenile fiction.
United States > Relations > Japan > Juvenile fiction.
Adventure and adventurers > Fiction.
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | YA PREU | 278698 | YA | Checked out | 07/13/2017 |
Electronic resources
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