{"product_id":"the-samurais-tale","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","brand":"Erik C. Haugaard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51670763766066,"sku":"9780618615124","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7934\/0850\/files\/9780618615124.jpg?v=1787959591","url":"https:\/\/53rdstreetbooks.com\/products\/the-samurais-tale","provider":"53rd Street Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}