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Synopsis
In eighteenth-century Japan, fourteen-year-old Seikei, a merchant's son in training to be a samurai, helps his patron investigate a series of murders and arson in the capital city of Edo, each of which is associated in some way with a popular geisha.
Is The Demon in the Teahouse appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A historical mystery set in feudal Japan featuring a young merchant's son investigating murders and arson alongside his samurai mentor. Contains moderate violence related to murder investigations and arson, but appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence.
Who'll love this
Young readers who love mysteries and historical adventures will enjoy following a teenage detective-in-training through eighteenth-century Japan as he solves crimes.