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Three Samurai Cats adapts a traditional Japanese folktale for children, following a feudal lord’s quest to hire a samurai cat to rid his castle of a savage rat. The story follows the heroic cat’s clever, non‑violent tactics, illustrating that courage and wisdom can triumph over brute force. This engaging retelling encourages readers to consider alternative solutions to conflict.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Eric A. Kimmel
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