The Bamboo Sword by Margi Preus

The Bamboo Sword

Samurai

Margi Preus

335 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

Description

Set in 1853 in Japan, this novel follows Yoshi, a Japanese boy who dreams of someday becoming a samurai. Unfortunately, as part of the serving class Yoshi can never become a warrior. He is taken up by Manjiro, the protagonist of Preus’s Heart of a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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