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The Sign of the Chrysanthemum

by Katherine Paterson ยท 1988

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ISBN: 0064402320 9780064402323

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Historical / Asia

Page count: 144

<p>Muna has never known his father -- a <i>samurai</i>, a noble warrior. But Muna's mother has told Muna how he will know him one day: <i>by the sign of the chrysanthemum.</i> 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.</p>