The Sign of the Chrysanthemum

The Sign of the Chrysanthemum
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 148
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ISBN-10 : 9780064402323
ISBN-13 : 0064402320
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Book Synopsis The Sign of the Chrysanthemum by : Katherine Paterson

Download or read book The Sign of the Chrysanthemum written by Katherine Paterson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1988-06-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muna has never known his father -- a samurai, a noble warrior. But Muna's mother has told Muna how he will know him one day: by the sign of the chrysanthemum. When his mother dies, Muna travels to the capital of twelfth-century Japan, a bewildering city on the verge of revolution. He finds a haven there, as servant to the great swordsmith, Fukuji. But Muna cannot forget his dream: He must find his father. Only then will he have power and a name to be reckoned with. Only then will he become a man.


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