This historical narrative, based on Japanese epic poetry, recounts the rise and fall of the Taira clan during the Genpei War.
Author
Junji Kinoshita
6 books in the catalog
Junji Kinoshita has 6 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, samurai and epic. The titles we've reviewed span 1984 to 1989.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 14–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Junji Kinoshita's work include courage. Parents most often flag violence — see each review below for specifics.
This historical fiction novel centers on Yoshitsune, a prominent figure in Japanese history.
This historical novel follows the lives and struggles of samurai families during the Genpei War in feudal Japan.
This is a historical account of the Mongaku, a figure from Japanese history and legend.
This historical fiction novel focuses on Gio, a character within the context of feudal Japan.
This historical fiction novel tells the story of Tadamori, a warrior in feudal Japan.
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