Heart of a samurai : based on the true story of Nakahama Manjiro
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Published
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Physical Desc
301 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Status
Arcadia Public Library - Children's Fiction
Fic MS Preus
2 available

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Published
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.4, 8 Points
Lexile measure
760

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 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."--Title page verso.
Target Audience
760,Lexile.
Study Program Information
AR,5.4,8.0.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.4,8.0,139383.
Awards
American Library Association Notable Children's Book 2011; Newbery Honor, 2011; Booklist Editor's Choice/Books for Youth 2010.
Awards
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2011.
Awards
Notable Book for a Global Society award winner, 2011
Awards
Asian/Pacific American Literature Award Honor, Children's Literature Winner, 2010-2011

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

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

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

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

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

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

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