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Yuki, the daughter of a provincial governor in feudal Japan, accompanies her mother and a thousand attendants on the historic Tōkaidō road toward the Shōgun’s palace in Edo. Throughout the long and varied voyage, Yuki keeps a journal of lessons and observations, capturing the sights, sounds, and cultural nuances of the journey in her own poems. Her writings offer a youthful perspective on the bustling travel routes, local customs, and the majestic rise toward the epicenter of Japanese power. The story blends historical detail with the gentle progression of a child’s growth, making the ancient roads of Japan accessible to juvenile readers while celebrating the poetic tradition of haiku.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gloria Whelan
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