Samurai Rising

By Pamela S. Turner, Gareth Hinds (illustrator),

Book cover of Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune

Book description

A samurai fights for honor and survival in a real-life Game of Thrones.

Stirring narrative nonfiction recounts the rise of Minamoto Yoshitsune from seemingly doomed infant to immortal warrior-hero (and one of the most famous samurai in Japanese history). Acclaimed author Pamela S. Turner delivers all the drama, romance, and…

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1 author picked Samurai Rising as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a fantastic middle-grade book about the story of a famous Samurai’s triumph and true grit. 

Turner’s ability to write such a realistic biography of someone who lived over 800 years ago is truly impressive. Turner’s research truly encapsulates "epic" in every sense of the word.

It's thrilling and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of heroism and tragedy. Her story is an insightful window into the dark realities of history.

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