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Author
Publisher
Margaret Ferguson Books, Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
165 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
In 1792, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, a squirrel, eager for adventure, stows away in the canoe of a group of voyageurs, unaware of what they are traveling so far to trade. Includes pronunciation guide, historical notes, and a recipe.
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Physical Desc
301 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8
Physical Desc
335 pages : illustrated ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Japan in 1853, at the time of U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry's visit to Japan, Yoshi, a young Japanese boy who dreams of becoming a samurai one day, learns about America from Majiro and has adventures with Jack, a young cabin boy aboard one of the U.S. ships. Includes historical notes and glossary.