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When the Samurai Lord is murdered in his sleep while under the watch of the Shogun, Judge Ooka and his young apprentice, Seikei, must use the only clue left, a bloodstained origami butterfly, to track down the killer and bring him to justice.
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Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler have written for children, young adults, and general audiences. They have concentrated on history and historical fiction, and received an Edgar and many other awards for their work.
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Grade 5-8--This fine mystery set in 18th-century Japan continues the adventures of Judge Ooka and his 14-year-old adopted son, Seikei. This time, they are asked to investigate the death of Lord Inaba, who was murdered under the watchful eye of the shogun. Their only clue is a bloodstained origami butterfly. The judge sends Seikei to a distant town in the care of the enigmatic ninja Tatsuno to find out who bought the paper from which the butterfly was made. This leads them to a remote monastery and, unwittingly, right into the killer's hiding place. The plot falters a bit when Seikei takes it upon himself to argue the case of starving peasants to the local lord, known to be ruthless, and is thrown in jail. He is much too smart to be so naive about the morals of the local ruler. However, this development illustrates his big heart, and readers will easily forgive this minor flaw considering the story's solid suspense, fast-paced action, and authentic setting. Overall, a satisfying mystery that's sure to please fans and likely to win a few converts.--Karen T. Bilton, Somerset County Library, Bridgewater, NJ
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- Publication date2004
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