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Erik Christian Haugaard
Erik Christian Haugaard wrote The Samurai's Tale, a historical fiction novel for young readers. He also penned other engaging stories that often explore themes of courage and adventure.
The samurai's tale
Synopsis
Orphaned Taro is taken under the wing of a general in 16th-century Japan, a land torn by war. He is trained as a samurai, but his path leads him to fight against the very people connected to his family's demise. This is the story of his journey through loyalty, conflict, and self-discovery.
Genres
Characters
Commander TaroProtagonist
Takeda ShingenSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Did the author conduct research for this book?
Erik Christian Haugaard spent a year living in Japan in 1981 to study the history of the Takeda family, which served as the foundation for the events and setting of this novel.
Are the historical figures in the book real?
The narrative features prominent historical figures such as the warlord Takeda Shingen and his general Akiyama Nobutomo, both of whom were active during the sixteenth-century Sengoku period.