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A Japanese fishing vessel in 1841 sinks and its crew is rescued by a passing American ship. Our hero is Manjiro, a 14 year old boy, is adopted by the captain of the western ship. Eventually he makes his way back to Japan where he helps the emperor to lower the wall around Japan. The emperor calls him a samurai, the boy's ultimate dream.

Heart of a Samurai

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    A Paperback by Margi Preus

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      Publisher: Abrams
      Publication Date: 1/1/2012 12:01:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781419702006, 978-1419702006
      ISBN10: 1419702009

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A Japanese fishing vessel in 1841 sinks and its crew is rescued by a passing American ship. Our hero is Manjiro, a 14 year old boy, is adopted by the captain of the western ship. Eventually he makes his way back to Japan where he helps the emperor to lower the wall around Japan. The emperor calls him a samurai, the boy's ultimate dream.

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