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The Valley of the Broken Cherry Trees: A Zenta and Matsuzo Mystery [Paperback]

Lensey Namioka (Author)
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9 and upZenta and Matsuzo Mystery
Wandering samurai Zenta and Matsuzo stop at a rural inn to find its famous cherry trees grossly mutilated. They must find out why, and not get caught in the traps set by two rival warlords. This thrilling adventure story will appeal to young readers interested in samurai.


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Set in 16th century Japan, Valley Of The Broken Cherry Trees presents an exciting episode in the lives of Zenta and Matsuzo, two honorable ronin (unemployed warriors). Seeking respite at a rural inn, they soon become engrossed in tracking down the person responsible for defacing local cherry trees. Their search quickly places them in the middle of court politics at odds with both of the warlords visiting the area. They embroil themselves in dangerous situations in their efforts to solve the mystery. Added to the suspenseful plot are a multitude of period-specific details that serve to strengthen the authenticity of the tale and display the art and poetry of Shogun Japan, as well as the devious political unrest and martial arts. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Lensey Namioka was born in Beijing, China. Her family moved to the US when she was eight. She attended public schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She majored in mathematics at Radcliffe College and the University of California in Berkeley. She taught mathematics before turning to writing. She lives in Seattle with her mathematician husband, who is Japanese. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  • Paperback: 252 pages
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (April 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0804836108
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804836104
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #487,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book, while not the best in the series, is still reallygood. I'm really mad that the entire series is out of print. I wishmore people would read these fun books.
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Although they had heard about the fame of the valley, the two travelers were still dazzled by their first sight of the cherry trees. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
two ronin, young ronin, tree vandal, cherry viewing, ink stick
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Lord Kawai, Lord Ohmori, Lady Sayo, Lady Ayame, Sairyuji Temple, Uncle Jiro, Takeda Shingen, Lord Ujinobu, After Zenta, Perhaps Torazo
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