Samurai Shortstop - Hardcover

Gratz, Alan M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803730756 ISBN 13: 9780803730755

Publisher: Dial, 2006

Synopsis

At a time when Japan is eager to shed ancient traditions, Toyo is caught up in the new sport of baseball, but when his father decides to teach him the way of the samurai, Toyo grows to better understand his uncle and father while also using his new knowledge to excel at baseball.

About this title

About the Author:

Alan Gratz lives in Georgia.

From AudioFile:

Set in the late 1800s in a changing Japan, this story is about baseball--and more. After witnessing his uncles ceremonial suicide, Toyo is accepted to an elite school, where he works to earn a place on the baseball team. In his attempts to understand the ways of the samurai, Toyo gains personal insight and applies his new knowledge to his favorite pastime. An accomplished actor, Arthur Morey does an acceptable job of relaying the story. However, the intriguing and well-researched plot would be better served with a more dramatic production, and, despite the strength of the story, the producers may miss opportunities to connect young listeners to a foreign place and time. B.H. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Dial
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0803730756
• ISBN 13: 9780803730755
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288