by Preus, Margi.
[ 02. English Fiction ] Published by : Amulet Books, (New York :) Physical details: 301 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subject(s): Nakahama, Manjirō, --1827-1898 --Fiction. | Japanese --United States --Fiction. | Japan --Relations --United States --Fiction. | United States --Relations --Japan --Fiction. Year : 2010
Item type :
02. English Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Royalty Elementary School | F PRE | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-301).
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.