The Ghost In The Tokaido Inn
The Ghost In The Tokaido Inn
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Book Brief
240
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureJapan • Edo Period
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Childhood & Youth•
The Past•
World History1999
Puffin Books
YA
10-14 years
740L
Super Short Summary
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler follows Seikei Konoike, a tea merchant's son who dreams of being a samurai. While staying at an inn with his father in 18th-century Japan, a prized ruby is stolen from a daimyo, and Seikei must help solve the mystery. This leads to a series of adventures that immerse him in the world of samurai and kabuki, ultimately changing his destiny.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Informative
Reviews & Readership
3,079 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
The Ghost In The Tokaido Inn by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler is praised for its rich historical setting and engaging mystery. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and cultural insights. However, some find the plot pacing uneven and the ending predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read for young adults interested in historical fiction.
Who Should Read The Ghost In The Tokaido Inn?
Readers who enjoy historical mysteries like The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler are typically young adults with an interest in feudal Japan, detective fiction, and cultural adventures. Comparable to Young Samurai series or The Samurai's Tale, they appreciate rich historical settings woven with intrigue and suspense.
3,079 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
A wise and just figure based on the real historical Ōoka Tadasuke, who values merit over social rank and employs clever methods instead of violence in his legal investigations.
A samurai lord representing the rigid hierarchies of Edo society; he displays a lack of honor and integrity, demonstrating how high rank does not necessarily confer dignity.
A samurai living as an actor who seeks to restore his family’s honor through a wise and deceptive plan; he is also a Kirishitan who values both his heritage and Seikei’s potential.
240
Novel • Fiction
•
Historical Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureJapan • Edo Period
•
Childhood & Youth•
The Past•
World History1999
Puffin Books
YA
10-14 years
740L
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