Heart of a Samurai : based on the true story of Nakahama Manjiro
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Published
New York : Amulet Books, 2010., New York : Amulet Books, [2010].
Physical Desc
301 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Status
Carnegie Public Library - JUVENILE FICTION
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Published
New York : Amulet Books, 2010., New York : Amulet Books, [2010].
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.4, 8 Points
Level 5.4, 8 Points
Lexile measure
760
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 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.
Target Audience
ages 10-14.,Brodart.
Target Audience
grades 5-9.,Brodart.
Target Audience
760,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,5.4,8.0,AR 5.4 8.0
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,6-8,4.6,14,Quiz: 50768.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.4,8.0,139383.
Awards
Newbery Medal | Honor Book | Children's | 2011 ; Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens | Recommended | Ten to Fourteen | 2011 ; Virginia Readers Choice Award | Nominee | Middle School | 2013 ; Beehive Awards | Nominee | Fiction | 2013 ; Massachusetts Children's Book Award | Nominee | Children's Book | 2012 - 2013 ; Young Hoosier Book Award | Nominee | Intermediate | 2014 ; Volunteer State Book Awards | Nominee | Middle School | 2013 - 2014
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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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