Samurai Shortstop

Reader reviewed by happybluejess

Somehow Alan Gratz managed to get me interested in baseball. And that's no small feat. As Toyo Shimada struggles to find his place at boarding school and endures the ritual torment of the upperclassmen, he also grapples with his uncle's suicide and his own samurai background. His father instructs him in bushido, the way of the warrior, and Toyo tries to bridge the gap between old and new in a rapidly-changing Japan, applying his lessons to the Western game of baseball. In the process he discovers a way to honor his history while pursuing his dreams. A memorable journey.

Reader reviewed by yomama

An awful book. Don't take pressious time out of your life to read this. Terrible characters, a plot that a two year old could create, and any grade 8 that went through the canadian curriculum for Japan could have as much knowledge of japan to create this book. The writing stile is week and boring. Don't waste your money or time on such a terrible novel. I think I became more more stupid from this book.

Reader reviewed by Clay

This book is very good for young adults who like baseball and history. I didn't know much Japaneze, but now I know many words, like baseball is besuboru!!! If you are looking for an interesting book, this is one I would reccomend to you!!!!!

Reader reviewed by Terell Monteiro

Samurai Shortstop. Greatest book I have read in a very very long time. Once again this book is not just about a game of baseball. This book can transform your outlook on any other subject or genre. I first judged the book and intended it was just about Japan and how baseball affected the country or the history of baseball. I was very wrong to judge. This book inspired to read on and enjoy what I have in life today. The setting, the people, the mood of the story is just fascinating. Exploded with a great storyline, This book can be brought out as a life of realistic intendency. Once again, This book is great and I would recommend to anyone and everyone. I read this book and 8th grade, And I am still blown away and I honestly think not one other book can top the feelings I have for such a great book.