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Hoobler, Thomas
8 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Men whose backs are covered with colorful and elaborate tattoos resembling maps, are turning up dead or are in danger. In their sixth thrilling adventure set in eighteenth-century feudal Japan, Seikei and Judge Ooka embark on a dangerous mission to find out the truth behind the tattoos while discovering plots against the Emperor.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
(3)
4-6
Seikei (The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn), now sixteen and a full-fledged samurai, is sent back to his hometown on an errand for his adopted father, Judge Ooka. While there, Seikei becomes caught up in a smuggling drama and murder at the puppet theater. Details of the culture and mores of early-eighteenth-century Japan are well integrated into a fast-paced, satisfying mystery.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano
(3)
4-6
When the well-guarded Lord Inaba is murdered in his sleep, all suspect a ninja; so why does Judge Ooka assign one to accompany his crime-solving assistant, Seikei, the fourteen-year-old apprentice samurai from The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn and The Demon in the Teahouse? Fascinating details of eighteenth-century Japan are again woven seamlessly into an enjoyable mystery.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano
(3)
4-6
This survey begins with prehistoric-era immigrants, then examines the New England colonies, the nineteenth century's mass-migrations, the anti-foreign sentiment of the early twentieth century, and the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965. Black-and-white photos, reproductions, and sidebars explore how immigrants endured prejudice, celebrated homeland traditions, and adjusted to new jobs, schools, and neighborhoods. Reading list. Ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(2)
4-6
The sequel to The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn finds Seikei (now adopted by the Sherlock Holmes of Japan, Judge Ooka) solving another case, this one involving mysterious fires and deaths, all of which seem to lead to a famous geisha. Details of Shogun-era Japan are seamlessly woven into a gripping story. Though the resolution is less satisfying than in the first book, the fast-moving plot and a perfectly evoked setting easily carry the novel.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2001
(4)
YA
Covering clothing styles, cosmetics, body shapes, and fitness, this direct, clearly written volume explains American fashions and their historical contexts from 1607 until the present, with an eye to contextualizing current fashion messages. African-American fashions and concerns receive consideration throughout. The black-and-white photos and reproductions, though fascinating, are too skimpy for such a visually based topic. Ind.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(3)
4-6
In Japan in 1735, Seikei dreams of becoming a samurai--impossible since he's a merchant's son. But after a ruby theft at the Tokaido Inn, samurai Judge Ooka calls on Seikei for help catching the thief, requiring him to infiltrate a kabuki troupe and witness the tragic end of a clan feud. Values of bravery, honor, and respect pervade this thrilling adventure.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(3)
4-6
Six first-person accounts of girl's lives from the mid-eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century reveal what everyday life was like for girls in a variety of socio-economic circumstances. Underscoring the universalities of feelings and experiences, the girls write about friends, school, family, boys, and other concerns that will resonate with contemporary females. Black-and-white photos illustrate the engaging volume.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
8 reviews
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