Heart of a Samurai
By Margi Preus
Shipwrecks, whaling, a search for home and a delightful exploration of cultures create a swashbuckling adventure. This historical novel is based on the true story of Manjiro (later John Mung), the young fisherman believed to be the first Japanese person to visit America, who against all odds, becomes a samurai.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2011 (Honor Title)
- Age: Older
- Format: Book
- ISBN: 9780810989818