The Coming of the Bear: A Novel

By Lensey Namioka

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...

Island of ogres

By Lensey Namioka

An unemployed samurai reluctantly helps solve a mystery and prevent the overthrow of a young ruler on an island in medieval Japan.

Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs

By Lensey Namioka

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.

Yang the youngest and his terrible ear

By Lensey Namioka

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...

Yang the third and her impossible family

By Lensey Namioka

Third daughter Mary Yang makes an unexpected new friend while trying to hide a kitten from her family.

The Loyal Cat

By Lensey Namioka

In ancient Japan, a loyal cat uses his magic powers to help his friend, a poor and humble priest.

April and the Dragon Lady

By Lensey Namioka

April And The Dragon Lady Pa

By Lensey Namioka

Feeling confined by the traditional family attitudes of her strong-willed, manipulative grandmother, sixteen-year-old April Chen fights for her independence.

April and the Dragon Lady

By Lensey Namioka

Feeling confined by the traditional family attitudes of her strong-willed, manipulative grandmother, sixteen-year-old April Chen fights for her independence.

Ties that bind, ties that break

By Lensey Namioka

Ailin's life takes a different turn when she defies the traditions of upper class Chinese society by refusing to have her feet bound.