by Robert D. San Souci, illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson
I was not prepared for the power of this story of a brave young woman, Tokoyo, who embarks on an epic journey to save her father. Robert D. San Souci has a knack for finding fascinating folktales and this is no exception.
The heroine of this story is one of the diving women of Shima, but when her father is exiled to a distant island, she is determined to join him, even though it means she must travel through the mountains and across the ocean.
When she arrives on the island, she is immediately drawn into saving a young maiden from being eaten by a sea serpent. "I am the daughter of a samurai, and duty demands that I help the weak."She uses her diving skills to attack the monster, and after a brave battle she finally kills it and drags its carcass onto the beach.
The Samurai's Daughter (Amazon / Library) earned the Self-Rescuing Princess Society seal of approval for telling the story of Tokoyo, a fearless daughter of a warrior, who becomes one herself as she performs feats of bravery to protect the innocent. The illustrations by Stephen T. Johnson beautifully capture the imagination, bringing the story to life. Robert D. San Souci's writing is, as always, spellbinding, building excitement while simultaneously educating. This book is an excellent choice for early readers who love tales of adventure, as well as an enjoyable storytime or bedtime book for younger kids.
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