Taro by Miya Outlaw
An Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree. IAN Outstanding Action Adventure Book of the Year 2021. 1st Place Fiction CIPA Book Award 2021. Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner 2021.To save an empire from the ruthless warlord who killed his parents, a young samurai must summon the courage to face his past and seize his destiny. Award-winning author Blue Spruell reimagines classic Japanese folklore in an historical fantasy adventure of warlords, swords & mythical beasts from old Japan - an engaging tale for adults young and old - Banzai Lost in the mists of Mount Fuji . . . but no one can escape destiny. . . .
Accompanied by Tanuki, his shape-shifting badger sidekick, young Taro embarks on a quest of self-discovery and revenge, falls for Kamehime, the teenage samurai daughter of a powerful warlord, and ultimately becomes embroiled in the political struggle for the imperial throne. Along the way, Taro and his allies face fearsome yokai, the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of Japanese folklore. A riveting tale of betrayal, honor, and revenge that instantly hooks you in and just refuses to let go. - READERS' FAVORITE, Five Stars Review Engaging and fun samurai adventures with a captivating cast. - KIRKUS REVIEWS An exciting, magical coming-of-age adventure book that draws from Japanese folklore and history. - BOOK LIFE BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Taro is an extraordinary coming-of-age saga and highly recommended especially for connoisseurs of ancient legends retold. Highly recommended - MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
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| ISBN 13 | 9781735729213 |
| ISBN 10 | 1735729213 |
| Title | Taro |
| Author | Miya Outlaw |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Out of the Blue Productions, LLC |
| Year published | 2020-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 274 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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