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Content levels
ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
In turbulent sixteenth-century Japan, orphaned Taro is taken in by a general who is serving the great warlord Takeda Shingen. Taro grows up to become a samurai fighting for the enemies of his dead family.
Is The samurai's tale appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This historical fiction follows an orphaned boy training as a samurai in feudal Japan. Expect war battles and violence appropriate for middle grade, but nothing graphic or gory.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who love martial arts, historical adventures, and stories about warrior training will find this samurai coming-of-age tale exciting.
Tags
Historical FictionMilitary FictionAsian SettingCharacter-Driven