{"product_id":"the-samurais-tale-9780618615124","title":"The Samurai's Tale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaro will become a samurai and redeem the family legacy that has been stolen from him. A classic tale of adventure. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the powerful Lord Takeda's soldiers sweep across the countryside, killing and plundering, they spare the boy Taro's life and take him along with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaro becomes a servant in the household of the noble Lord Akiyama, where he meets Togan, a cook, who teaches Taro and makes his new life bearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Togan is murdered, Taro's life takes a new direction: He will become a samurai, and redeem the family legacy that has been stolen from him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Samurai's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, poetic yet unflinching, is excellent.\" --\u003cem\u003eBoston Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaugaard, Erik C.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Erik Haugaard was born in Denmark and has traveled extensively in the United States, Italy, Spain, and Japan. Called a writer gifted in the art of the storyteller by the BOSTON GLOBE, he is internationally known for his accomplishments as a playwright, poet, and translator. He has won critical acclaim for his books for young readers, including A BOY'S WILL, THE UNTOLD TALE, and CROMWELL'S BOY.","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50619212431634,"sku":"9780618615124","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4fadab8a-2ade-4d82-8f0a-99dc8afc8211.jpg?v=1732546638","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-samurais-tale-9780618615124","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}