Resources for Educators
Risuko by David Kudler is a middle-grade/young adult historical novel set in sixteenth-century Japan during the Sengoku Jidai or Warring States period (c. 1467 – c. 1603).
A glimpse into a rich culture and a fascinating historical era, Risuko also serves as a fascinating exploration of the nature of heroism, female agency and gender roles in a traditional culture, and the idea of personal honor is a society where honor is taken very, very seriously.
Educator Links
Risuko Chapter Study Guides
A list of study and quiz questions for grades 6–10
Risuko Essay/Discussion Prompts
Larger questions to spark classroom discussions or essay writing
Articles and Links
(More articles and links coming soon!)
Accelerated Reader Scores
ATOS Book Level: 5.6
AR Points: 12
Word Count: 74,530
Average Word Length: 4.2
Average Sentence Length: 12.1
Language: English