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Set sail on an unforgettable journey across cultures in Heart of a Samurai , the award-winning historical novel by Margi Preus . Based on the remarkable true story of Manjiro Nakahama , this powerful adventure begins in 1841 when a Japanese fishing vessel sinks and its crew is stranded on a remote island. Curious, brave, and eager to learn, Manjiro travels to America, learns English, experiences life in New England, heads west during the California Gold Rush, and eventually makes his way back to Japan. But returning home brings new challenges, as Japan is still closed to the Western world. Filled with adventure, courage, cultural discovery, and history, Hear