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1) 47 Ronin
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Kai is an outcast who joins Oishi, the leader of 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. They embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.
Author
Series
DC super hero girls (Lisa Yee) volume 4
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In addition to training to be a super hero, Katana also follows the noble warrior traditions of the Samurai. Now an unknown source has given her the responsibility of guarding a hundred ancient Samurai swords--but why her, and for what purpose? With the help of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Miss Martian, and some of her other super friends, she intends to find out"--
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Series
Flame in the mist volume 1
Language
English
Description
The daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has long known her place. She may be an accomplished alchemist, whose cunning rivals that of her twin brother Kenshin, but because she is not a boy, her future has always been out of her hands.
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Series
Sisters of the Sword volume 1
Language
English
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Description
Two aristocratic sisters in ancient Japan disguise themselves as samurai warriors to take revenge on the uncle who betrayed their family.
Author
Language
English
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Description
Given power of attorney by her ailing Japanese mother, which angers her uncompromising father, Rachel Snow must ask sister Drew to help find a book their mother wants--the story of real-life female samurai Tomoe Gozen, which ends up illuminating the sisters' relationship.
7) Sam Samurai
Author
Series
Time warp trio series volume 10
Language
English
Formats
Description
Everyone’s favorite time-travelers are changing their styles! The Time Warp Trio series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszka’s wacky brand of humor.
Author
Series
Secret agent Jack Stalwart volume 11
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Under the cover of darkness, a band of ninja thieves has stolen some of Japan's most priceless treasures, including an ancient samurai sword. Can Secret Agent jack Stalwart take on the gang before the treasures are lost forever?
Author
Series
Flame in the mist volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Mariko must uncover deception in the imperial court and rescue Okami, while preparing for her nuptials"--
After Ōkami is captured in the Jukai forest, Mariko returns to Inako and faces the dangers that have been waiting for her in the Heian Castle. She tricks her brother, Kenshin, and betrothed, Raiden, into thinking she was being held by the Black Clan against her will, playing the part of the dutiful bride-to-be to infiltrate the emperor's ranks...
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Language
English
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Description
Kidnapped as a child, Yasuke had ended up a servant and bodyguard to the head of the Jesuits in Asia, with whom he traversed India and China learning multiple languages as he went. His arrival in Kyoto, however, literally caused a riot. Most Japanese people had never seen an African man before, and many of them saw him as the embodiment of the black-skinned Buddha. Among those who were drawn to his presence was Lord Nobunaga, head of the most powerful...
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Series
Shadow of the fox volume 1
Language
English
Description
Yumeko, a yokai who has part of the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers, teams up with Kage Tatsumi, a samurai of the Shadow Clan, promising to take the samurai to the Scroll if he protects her from the army of demons also looking for the Scroll.
Author
Series
Shadow of the fox volume 2
Language
English
Description
One thousand years ago, a wish was made to the Harbinger of Change and a sword of rage and lightning was forged. Kamigoroshi. The Godslayer. It had one task: to seal away the powerful demon Hakaimono. Now he has broken free. Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has one task: to take her piece of the ancient and powerful scroll to the Steel Feather temple in order to prevent the summoning of the Harbinger of Change, the great Kami Dragon who will grant one...
13) Meet the rangers
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
This reader is the ultimate first book for any fan of Power Rangers Samurai. Fans will learn all about the new Rangers, their personality, skills, and weapons. And, of course, they'll get a run down on evil master Xandred and his Nighlok henchmen whose goal is to destroy the world.
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (97 min.) : color, sound ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Hard-luck hound Hank finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant teacher to train him, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day.
15) Kagemusha
Series
Criterion collection volume 267
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded-out booklet (19 cm).
Language
日本語
Description
In 16th century feudal Japan, a thief is saved from execution to train as a double for one of the warlords, Shingen. Three warlords, Shingen, Nobunaga, and Ieyasu, battle for total power over Japan. When Shingen receives a mortal wound, the double must take his place to hold the Takeda clan together.
16) The last samurai
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 154 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tormented Civil War veteran Capt. Nathan Algren is coerced by a mercenary officer to train the Japanese Emperor's troops in the use of modern weaponry. Opposing this modernization are the samurai warriors who are holding fast to their traditions of honor, despite their strategic disadvantage. As a captive of the samurai leader, Algren learns, appreciates, and adopts the samurai code, switching sides for a climactic battle that will put everyone's...
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 49
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
106 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Wild Willie showed up at my door and invited me to travel with him to Japan, I jumped at the chance. We were in search of an ancient, legendary samurai scroll that holds the secret to a long-lost fighting technique. The scroll had fallen into the wrong hands, and it was up to me and Wild Willie to track it down and save the day. But first, we would have to fight a group of talented ninjas. Holey cheese -- this would be one adventure I would never...
18) The new ranger
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
During a fierce battle with the Vulpes, the Power Rangers get the surprise of their lives--the arrival of a sixth team member, the Gold Ranger!
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 30
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
123 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
20) Friend or enemy?
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Madimot, a cruel Nighlok, has cast a spell on the Blue Ranger and turned him against his friends. Can the Rangers find a way to break the spell before someone gets seriously hurt?
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