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The story is a traditional Japanese folk tale that centers on the valiant daughter of a samurai. She sets out on a perilous journey to bring her exiled father back home, embodying themes of bravery, loyalty, and filial devotion.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Robert D. San Souci
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