11+
Daniela Palumbo
The Hawk Flight is My Destiny (Novel)
Synopsis A Bildungsroman, a novel of formation, set in medieval Japan, this novel tells about the adventures and loves of a young Samurai, Kikujiro. Grown up in a farming village, Kikujiro has always dreamed of becoming a Samurai and his father, when the boy is just fourteen, entrusts him to a monk to lead him where he can take the “Way of the Sword”. Despite his humble origins, the boy immediately reveals great potential and in short he becomes the beloved warrior of the Sensei, the swordsman master. Kikujiro starts the “Way of the Sword” in the Dojo, the place where the training takes place, under the guidance of Sensei Ieiasu: master of life as well as of sword. In this time of discipline, Kikujiro will learn not only the techniques of Kendo to hit and win his opponents, but also the Bushido: the honour code of the Samurai. Meanwhile, Kikujiro falls in love with Atsuhime, a story of tormented love. While the boy is away on a mission, his beloved one is kidnapped by a rival clan. Kikujiro is now a warrior and goes in search of the girl. But there his toughest adventure begins.
Excerpt Atsuhime handed him silently the paper she had with her. The elegant and soft socalled kanji signs had been written by Atsuhime, hers was also the poem: My love is great - if heart is silent - empty are the words. In there all their love was written. But Samurai Kikujiro, once again, did not understand.
Rights Sold: Italy Extent: 322 Target Group: 11+ About: Adventure, Love, History, Courage, Empathy
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