GRADES 6 – 8: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSIONCalling all Jr. High readers! Our book club will dive into a variety of exciting reads, from timeless classics to the latest modern releases. We’ll explore different genres, including poetry and even some Shakespeare… maybe. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just starting out, there’s something for everyone. Come share your thoughts, make new friends, and discover the joy of reading together.Only those that have registered for Jr. High Book Club (Book Pick-Up) will be allowed to participate in this discussion. That means participants need to have registered for and picked up their copy of Taro by Blue Spruell prior to this discussion.Lost in the mists of Mount Fuji .. . but no one can escape destiny . . .Join young Samurai Taro in his quest for revenge on the ruthless warlord who killed his parents. Taro must summon the courage to face his past and seize his destiny to save an empirefrom civil war and become the Legend of Japan.Author Blue Spruell reimagines classic Japanese folklore in an historical fantasy adventure of warlords, swords & mythical beasts from Old Japan – an engaging tale for adultsyoung and old – Banzai!Adopted by ghostly Yama Uba and befriended by Tanuki, a shape-shifting raccoon-dog, Taro embarks on a quest of self-discovery and revenge, falls for Kamehime, the teenage Samurai daughter of a powerful warlord, and joins the war for the Imperial throne. Along the way, Taro and his allies face fearsome Yokai – ghosts, goblins, and ghoulsof Japanese folklore – while Taro struggles with what it means to be Samurai and human.