Heart of a Samurai Illustrated by Sheena Dempsey

Heart of a Samurai Illustrated by Sheena DempseyA New York Times bestseller, Heart of a Samurai is a terrific biographical novel (Wall Street Journal), filled with international adventure, a look at cultural differences, and both American and Japanese history. A Newbery Medal Winner * An NPR Backseat Book Club pick This award winning adventure novel will thrill and enrich every young reader who picks it up. In 1841, a Japanese fishing vessel sinks. Its crew is forced to swim to a small, unknown

stories can be rewritten and destinies changed

Zeni and his family were sent to one of several internment camps established in the U

the prejudice he encountered and the way he eventually influenced officials in Japan to open the country

lasting impact on our planet

“Can’t do it YET

or even a room

and their caretakers will likely appreciate the gentle introduction to good sleep hygiene

and an introduction and commentary by Gary Gerani

photography lovers

and the moral compromises required for justice

and product designer

the strongest