Now Toyo must prove there is a place for his family's samurai values in the new Japan or watch his father follow his uncle's path. What is bushido ancient samurai art of the way of the warrior. But Toyo is suddenly introduced to bushido, the way of the warrior, when his favorite uncle refuses to accept the modern world and commits ritual suicide. Two decades later, 16-year-old Toyo Shimada is concerned only with surviving his first day at First Higher School of Tokyo and making the Ichiko baseball team. Black suits replaced kimonos, trains replaced horses, and salarymen replaced samurai. Almost overnight, the country transformed itself from a feudal society into an industrial nation. Sell, buy or rent Samurai Shortstop 9780142410998 0142410993, we buy used or new for best buyback price with FREE shipping and offer great deals for buyers. “Like a cherry blossom ripped too soon from its branch by the harsh winds of spring.” When its ruling Shogun warlords were overthrown in 1867, Japan awoke from a medieval dream to find itself three centuries behind the rest of the world. My copy met with an unfortunate accident with a bottle of water at college, so I will soon be ordering a new copy for my bookcase! I am currently seeking a track in Education on the High School level and must certainly say that this book will be on my reading lists for first year/second year students.Samurai Shortstop EDUCATORS GUIDE "Fast moving, culturally respectful, and flat-out engrossing, this should lead off the next book talk on sports or historical fiction." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Starred Review About the Book “Bushido is gone,” Sotaro said sadly. Toyo is caught up in the competitive world of boarding school, and must prove himself to make the team in a new sport. From his first day at boarding school, Toyo Shimada sees how upperclassmen make a. I can not speak highly enough of this book. High school can be brutal, even in turn-of-the-century Japan. It might serve parents well to have their children read the Author's note at the end of the book before the preceeding pages. Out of this clash of cultures comes this story of 16-year-old Toyo, making his way in an elite boarding school, trying to get over the ritual suicide of his old samurai Uncle Koji, fearing his father may be next and eventually. It should be noted to the parents of younger readers that these scenes are not too violent, but do convey a sense of the horror involved. Physical Description: 280 pages 22 cm print Publisher: New York : Dial Books. Commodore Perry sailed into Yokohama harbor in 1853, and only a few years later, in 1870, baseball was introduced into Japan, along with many other Western influences. This book has a fair share of action, both in the form of the baseball games and the hazing rituals of late 19th century Japan. ![]() Gratz, published by Penguin Young Readers Group (February 14, 2008) is available in. 'While obtaining a Western education at a prestigious Japanese boarding school in 1890, sixteen-year-old Toyo also receives traditional samurai training which has profound effects on both his baseball game and his relationship with his father', 'While obtaining a Western education at a prestigious Japanese boarding school in 1890, sixteen-year-old Toyo also receives traditional samurai. Winning as a team is the theme of this book. This book title, Samurai Shortstop, ISBN: 9780142410998, by Alan M. It is very interesting and it has a good message. I would go so far as to say it is an accurate histrography of the time in the broader strokes. OctoBy Anonymous Samurai Shortstop is one of the best books I have ever read. I am not well versed in Japanese culture, but from what I have read and seen in film, this book gets it right. It is a solid attempt at bridging young Americans with young Japanese, all through the medium of baseball and middle school/high school. Gratz (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 93 ratings. Instead of that, this past summer I had the pleasure of reading Alan Gratz's fantastic work. Samurai Shortstopwas the first book he wrote as a full- time writer,and the first book he sold. Samurai Shortstop (Junior Library Guild Selection (Dial)) Hardcover. Book enhanced with curriculum aligned questions and activities. ![]() Now, I am a 20 year old college student who most likely should be reading Dostevesky. Read Samurai Shortstop by Gratz, Alan M., lexile & reading level: 790, (ISBN: 9781440634826). Samurai Shortstop proved to be a most pleasant read over the summer.
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