Heart of the Samurai

Title
Heart of the Samurai

Library Link
Heart of a samurai : based on the true story of Nakahama Manjiro / by Margi Preus. Preus, Margi.
New York : Amulet Books, c2010.

10 Second Review
This novel follows the story of a young Japanese boy that is stranded on a tiny island with little food or water.  He is rescued by a passing whaling ship and is later adopted by the ship's captain. 
Back in the United States, he learns to deal with prejudice and the strange lifestyle of the 'blue-eyed devils'.

This book is based on a true story and provides an interesting perspective from the isolated nation of Nippon (Japan).  This is a good book which should appeal to boys and reluctant readers.

Notes
At this time, the Japanese will imprison or execute any citizen that is 'exposed' to Western ideas.