Synopsis
"Sensei Masa was a master swordsmith known throughout all of Japan."
Young Michio is apprenticed to the master swordsmith. He watches and learns not only the skills to make a fine sword, but also lessons in humility, hard work, and compassion, elements of Bushido, the samurai code of honor. When he and Sensei create a sword that rivals all others, warriors from around Japan come to claim ownership of it. But only one can be worthy. Rich, symbolic art captures the Tokugawa period in ancient Japan. Includes an author's note about the history of Japanese samurai swords and a glossary of Japanese terms."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Scott Goto's children's books include THE GREAT PANCAKE ESACPE (Walker) and WILL ROGERS, LARGER THAN LIFE (Walker). Scott lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Goto, Scott (illustrator). Paperback. "Sensei Masa was a master swordsmith known throughout all of Japan."Young Michio is apprenticed to the master swordsmith. He watches and learns not only the skills to make a fine sword, but also lessons in humility, hard work, and compassion, elements of Bushido, the samurai code of honor. When he and Sensei create a sword that rivals all others, warriors from around Japan come to claim ownership of it. But only one can be worthy.Rich, symbolic art captures the Tokugawa period in ancient Japan. Includes an author's note about the history of Japanese samurai swords and a glossary of Japanese terms. Michio is apprenticed to Sensei Masa, a master swordsmith. Together they forge a magnificent samurai sword that all are eager to own. But Sensei knows this isn't a sword for just anyone. Who will be worthy of owning this perfect sword? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781570916984