Erik C Haugaard (Books)

Erik C Haugaard Books

Erik Haugaard was a gifted storyteller whose young adult works transport readers to historical periods fraught with hardship. He vividly depicted worlds of religious strife, wartime devastation, and feudal Japan. His narratives often follow children facing unimaginable challenges, exacerbated by the loss of parents or guardians. Haugaard's skill as a playwright, poet, and translator earned him international acclaim.

The Samurai's Tale

256 pages
9 hours of reading

3.7(2128)Add rating

Taro will become a samurai and redeem the family legacy that has been stolen from him. A classic tale of adventure. When the powerful Lord Takeda’s soldiers sweep across the countryside, killing and plundering, they spare the boy Taro’s life and take him along with them. Taro becomes a servant in the household of the noble Lord Akiyama, where he meets Togan, a cook, who teaches Taro and makes his new life bearable. But when Togan is murdered, Taro’s life takes a new He will become a samurai, and redeem the family legacy that has been stolen from him. " The Samurai's Tale , poetic yet unflinching, is excellent." — Boston Herald