Lensey Namioka Books
The Coming of the Bear: A Novel
Two unemployed samurai are saved from drowning by the Ainus, a primitive people on a northern Japanese island, and are torn in their loyalties when the possibility of war arises between the Ainus a...
Read MoreIsland of ogres
An unemployed samurai reluctantly helps solve a mystery and prevent the overthrow of a young ruler on an island in medieval Japan.
Read MoreYang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs
Third Sister and her siblings try to help Eldest Brother, the most talented musician in the Yang family, find work to pay for a new violin.
Read MoreYang the youngest and his terrible ear
Recently arrived in Seattle from China, musically untalented Yingtao is faced with giving a violin performance to attract new students for his father when he would rather be working on friendships...
Read MoreYang the third and her impossible family
Third daughter Mary Yang makes an unexpected new friend while trying to hide a kitten from her family.
Read MoreThe Loyal Cat
In ancient Japan, a loyal cat uses his magic powers to help his friend, a poor and humble priest.
Read MoreApril And The Dragon Lady Pa
Feeling confined by the traditional family attitudes of her strong-willed, manipulative grandmother, sixteen-year-old April Chen fights for her independence.
Read MoreApril and the Dragon Lady
Feeling confined by the traditional family attitudes of her strong-willed, manipulative grandmother, sixteen-year-old April Chen fights for her independence.
Read MoreTies that bind, ties that break
Ailin's life takes a different turn when she defies the traditions of upper class Chinese society by refusing to have her feet bound.
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