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The Kindaichi case files The Kindaichi case files Kanari Yozaburo,Sato Fumiya,Yōzaburō Kanari Hajime Kindaichi is looking forward to a relaxing vacation at a luxurious lakefront resort, but when one of the other guests is murdered, Hajime must use his sleuthing skills to find the killer befor… OL13741585W
The Blonde Samurai The Blonde Samurai Jina Bacarr Spring 1873: I arrived in Japan a virgin bride, heartsick and anxious beyond measure. Yet I embraced this perplexing world after uncovering an erotic, intoxicating power I hardly knew that I, Katie O… OL15188645W
The demon in the teahouse The demon in the teahouse Dorothy Hoobler,Thomas Hoobler In eighteenth-century Japan, fourteen-year-old Seikei, a merchant's son in training to be a samurai, helps his patron investigate a series of murders and arson in the capital city of Edo, each of whi… OL15835733W
White crane White crane Sandy Fussell Even though he has only one leg, Niya Moto is studying to be a samurai, and his five fellow-students are similarly burdened, but sensei Ki-Yaga, an ancient but legendary warrior, teaches them not onl… OL15881790W
The Ronin's mistress The Ronin's mistress Laura Joh Rowland "A brilliant new twist on the fabled tale of the 47 Ronin, from an author with "a painter's eye for the minutiae of court life [and] a politican's ear for intrigue." --The New York Times Book Review … OL15947496W
Young samurai Young samurai Chris Bradford In 1611 Japan, English orphan Jack Fletcher continues his difficult training at Niten Ichi Ryu Samurai School, while also trying to get back the rutter, his father's navigational logbook, that an evi… OL16263006W
Katana Katana Cole Gibson When seventeen-year-old Rileigh Martin discovers she may be harboring the spirit of Senshi, a samurai, she is torn between continuing as an ordinary, shoe-loving girl and embracing the warrior inside… OL16282934W
The coming of the bear The coming of the bear Lensey Namioka Two unemployed samurai are saved from drowning by the Ainus, a primitive people on a northern Japanese island, and are torn in their loyalties when the possibility of war arises between the Ainus and… OL16492709W
Island of ogres Island of ogres Lensey Namioka An unemployed samurai reluctantly helps solve a mystery and prevent the overthrow of a young ruler on an island in medieval Japan. OL16582115W
Meet the rangers Meet the rangers Ray Santos This reader is the ultimate first book for any fan of Power Rangers Samurai. Fans will learn all about the new Rangers, their personality, skills, and weapons. And, of course, they'll get a run down … OL16686905W
The way of the warrior The way of the warrior Chris Bradford Orphaned by a ninja pirate attack off the coast of Japan in 1611, twelve-year-old English lad Jack Fletcher is determined to prove himself, despite the bullying of fellow students, when the legendary… OL17701953W
Gin Tama Gin Tama Hideaki Sorachi The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Gintoki "Gi… OL19948876W
Claws of the cat Claws of the cat Susan Spann In sixteenth-century Japan, master ninja Hiro and the Jesuit priest he is sworn to protect race against time to prevent a wrongful execution by solving the murder of a samurai whose death is linked t… OL19969105W
Usagi Yojimbo Usagi Yojimbo Stan Sakai "The rabbit ronin faces a horde of the undead when a harmless-looking but powerful charm brings a betrayed army back to life. With hundreds of zombies and an evil wizard to contend with, Usagi finds … OL19969765W
Tao, the little samurai Tao, the little samurai Laurent Richard The student has become the teacher. Tao is showing his little brother how to take care of bullies. He's also teaching his cat some ninja attacks! Meanwhile, a new kid has arrived at Master Snow's sch… OL19986043W
The bamboo sword The bamboo sword Margi Preus Set in 1853 in Japan, this novel follows Yoshi, a Japanese boy who dreams of someday becoming a samurai. Unfortunately, as part of the serving class, Yoshi can never become a warrior. OL20008436W
Young samurai Young samurai Chris Bradford The Shogun has deemed that any Christian or foreigner now discovered outside the bounds of an official trading port will be instantly put to death. For Jack, Nagasaki is within reach, but the Shogun'… OL20708607W
Vagabond VIZBIG Edition, Vol. 7 Vagabond VIZBIG Edition, Vol. 7 Takehiko Inoue **The Distant Ocean** In the aftermath of the bloody Battle of Sekigahara, Sasaki Kojirō, the man destined to be Musashi's opponent in the most famous duel in Japanese history, finds himself alone… OL21434016W
Vagabond VIZBIG Edition, Vol. 4 Vagabond VIZBIG Edition, Vol. 4 Takehiko Inoue Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyū Sekishūsai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest swordsman of his time. But with Sekishūsai far past his prime, does Musashi truly believe that … OL24319575W
Vagabond VIZBIG Edition, Vol. 6 Vagabond VIZBIG Edition, Vol. 6 Takehiko Inoue **Battlefield** Sasaki Kojirō is the man destined to become Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals of Japanese history. As a deaf-mute young man c… OL24454587W
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