Heart of a samurai : based on the true story of Manjiro Nakahama
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Published
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Physical Desc
301 pages : ill. ; 22 cm.
Status
Ellinwood Libraries - Juvenile Fiction
JF PRE
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Published
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.4, 8 Points

Notes

General Note
Subtitle on first printing: based on the true story of Nakahama Manjiro.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-301).
Description
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.
Awards
American Library Association Notable Children's Book 2011; Newbery Honor, 2011; Booklist Editor's Choice/Books for Youth 2010.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Preus, M. (2010). Heart of a samurai: based on the true story of Manjiro Nakahama . Amulet Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Preus, Margi. 2010. Heart of a Samurai: Based On the True Story of Manjiro Nakahama. Amulet Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Preus, Margi. Heart of a Samurai: Based On the True Story of Manjiro Nakahama Amulet Books, 2010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Preus, Margi. Heart of a Samurai: Based On the True Story of Manjiro Nakahama Amulet Books, 2010.

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