Taro |
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Author:
| Spruell, Blue |
Illustrator:
| Outlaw, Miya |
ISBN: | 978-1-7357292-1-3 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2020 |
Publisher: | Out of the Blue Productions, LLC
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $10.99 |
Book Description:
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Taro is the epic tale of Japan's legendary hero. Author Blue Spruell reimagines traditional Japanese folklore in a sweeping, coming-of-age adventure--of samurai swords and martial arts and mythical Japanese creatures--a historical fantasy full of sumptuous detail, suspenseful twists and turns, and a memorable cast of characters from old Japan.The year is 1596 in feudal Japan, when samurai warlords fight for control of the Imperial throne. Taro does not want to be a samurai like his...
More DescriptionTaro is the epic tale of Japan's legendary hero. Author Blue Spruell reimagines traditional Japanese folklore in a sweeping, coming-of-age adventure--of samurai swords and martial arts and mythical Japanese creatures--a historical fantasy full of sumptuous detail, suspenseful twists and turns, and a memorable cast of characters from old Japan.The year is 1596 in feudal Japan, when samurai warlords fight for control of the Imperial throne. Taro does not want to be a samurai like his father, but fate takes a hand when a witch adopts him. Developing supernatural powers, and befriending the magical forest animals of Mount Fuji, Taro saves a powerful warlord's life and discovers his destiny, as he hurdles headlong into the total war for ultimate control of Japan.