The Samurai's Tale

By: Erik Christian Haugaard

Narrated by: David Shih

Taro will become a samurai and redeem the family legacy that has been stolen from him. A classic tale of adventure.

When 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.

Taro 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.

But 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.

"The Samurai's Tale, poetic yet unflinching, is excellent." —Boston Herald

©1984 Erik Christian Haugaard (P)1984 Tantor Media

Intense and accurate

I used this book to help illustrate the edo period of Japan and teach about Samurai. It’s really covers most aspects really well and it is a brutal narrative. The narrator is a little bland and monotonous at times but overall not a deterrent. I recommend.

Great story!! 🥳

Had a great backstory and it was kinda sad which made it even better!! Love the mane character!!