Alan GratzFiction · Young Adult·b. 1972
Samurai Shortstop
Synopsis
In 1890, sixteen-year-old Toyo navigates the challenges of a prestigious Japanese boarding school, balancing Western education with traditional samurai training. This unique upbringing profoundly impacts his skill on the baseball field and his complex relationship with his father. It's a story about growing up and finding your place between two worlds.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10