"Sensei Masa was a master swordsmith known throughout all of Japan."
Young Michio is apprenticed to the master swordsmith. He watches and
learns not only the skills to make a fine sword, but also lessons in
humility, hard work, and compassion, elements of Bushido, the samurai
code of honor. When he and Sensei create a sword that rivals all others,
warriors from around Japan come to claim ownership of it. But only one
can be worthy.
Rich, symbolic art captures the Tokugawa period in ancient Japan.
Includes an author's note about the history of Japanese samurai swords
and a glossary of Japanese terms.