Top Retellings of Classic Tales

Samurai Series

2 primary works • 2 total works
Connected books. Protagonist (Manjiro) in book #1, plays a role in book #2. Listed in order of publication.
Heart of a Samurai
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3.95 · 8100 Ratings · 1081 Reviews · published 2010 · 24 editions
A 2011 Newbery Honor Book

In 1841, a Japanese fishi…

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    The Bamboo Sword
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    3.77     · 294 Ratings · 65 Reviews · published 2015 · 8 editions
    Set in 1853 in Japan, this novel follows Yoshi, a …

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