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When the young daughter of a samurai is drawn into escalating conflict between rival clans vying for imperial control, she must confront the upheaval that threatens her comfortable existence. The story explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the impact of war on everyday life in historical Japan.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Katherine Paterson
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