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About TARO: Legendary Boy Hero Of Japan
Product Description A B.R.A.G. MEDALLION HONOREE. Award-winning author Blue Spruell reimagines classic Japanese folklore in an historical fantasy adventure of warlords, swords & mythical beasts from old Japan – an engaging tale for adults young and old – Banzai! Lost in the mists of Mount Fuji . . . but no one can escape destiny. . . . Orphaned by a rival warlord and bewitched by a ghost, young Taro must reclaim his birthright and find his destiny as the legendary boy samurai and hero of Japan. Accompanied by Tanuki, his shape-shifting badger sidekick, Tarō embarks on a quest of self-discovery and revenge, falls for Kamehime, the teenage samurai daughter of a powerful warlord, and ultimately becomes embroiled in the political struggle for the imperial throne. Along the way, Tarō and his allies face fearsome yōkai, the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of Japanese folklore. "A riveting tale of betrayal, honor, and revenge that instantly hooks you in and just refuses to let go." – READERS' FAVORITE, Five Stars Review “Engaging and fun samurai adventures with a captivating cast.” – KIRKUS REVIEWS “An exciting, magical coming-of-age adventure book that draws from Japanese folklore and history.” – BOOK LIFE BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “Taro is an extraordinary coming-of-age saga and highly recommended especially for connoisseurs of ancient legends retold. Highly recommended!” – MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW Review "A B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree." - INDIEBRAG "Engaging and fun samurai adventures with a captivating cast." - KIRKUS REVIEWS "An exciting, magical coming-of-age adventure book that draws from Japanese folklore and history." - BOOK LIFE BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Taro is an extraordinary coming-of-age saga and highly recommended especially for connoisseurs of ancient legends retold. Highly recommended!" - MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW "A riveting tale of betrayal, honor, and revenge that instantly hooks you in and just refuses to let go." - READERS' FAVORITE, Five Stars Review "A superbly plotted mythical tale packed full of larger than life characters. Highly recommended." - A "WISHING SHELF" BOOK REVIEW "A coming-of-age fantasy novel you don't want to miss." - READERS' FAVORITE, Five Stars Review "In this blend of fantasy, myth, and history . . . Spruell goes above and beyond." - THE US REVIEW OF BOOKS "Taro exudes a magical element reminiscent of The Jungle Book. . . . Immensely enjoyable." - READERS' FAVORITE, Five Stars Reviews "Spruell's engaging coming-of-age debut . . . sparkles." - BOOK LIFE BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "A story of myth and mythology . . . as sharp as a samurai's sword." - AUTHOR ABBY LANE "For fantasy fans or lovers of Japanese culture . . . Spruell offers much to appreciate." - BLUEINK REVIEWS"A highly imaginative and engrossing . . . retelling of . . . Japan's most beloved folklore." - READERS' FAVORITE, Five Stars Review "An enchanting coming-of-age fantasy novel . . . steeped in Japanese culture and history." - FOREWORD CLARION REVIEWS "Tarō is a magical adventure . . . a very enjoyable tale." - HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY "The narrative is magical, Taro's development is powerful, and the story is powerful too. Tarō . . . is absolute perfection." - READERS' FAVORITE, Five Stars Review From the Author Tarō is the quintessential hero of three timeless Japanese folktales: Kintar ō (Golden Boy), Urashima Tar ō (Island Boy), and Momotar ō (Peach Boy). Each legend stands alone, bearing no relation to the others except in name. Some years ago, I saw a parallel between the personalities of Japan's three Great Unifiers and Momotarō's animal companions, the pheasant, monkey, and dog. I thought it might be amusing to write a short story drawing on this comparison. What began as a little excursion became a grand adventure. While the rest may not be history per se, I hope the reader will enjoy this new yarn as much as I enjoyed spinning it. Many of the people and places in th
