---
product_id: 1693929
title: "Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun: A Newbery Honor Award Winner Paperback – January 21, 2003"
brand: "rhoda blumberg"
price: "R445"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1693929-commodore-perry-in-the-land-of-the-shogun-a-newbery
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun: A Newbery Honor Award Winner Paperback – January 21, 2003

**Brand:** rhoda blumberg
**Price:** R445
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun: A Newbery Honor Award Winner Paperback – January 21, 2003 by rhoda blumberg
- **How much does it cost?** R445 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1693929-commodore-perry-in-the-land-of-the-shogun-a-newbery)

## Best For

- rhoda blumberg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rhoda blumberg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Full description not available

## Images

![Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun: A Newbery Honor Award Winner Paperback – January 21, 2003 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9119oGqxniL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Incredible story- loved it!
  

*by C***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 17, 2010*

We purchased this book because it was required reading for my rising 6th grader.  He is a very good reader and could read this book.  However, it is non-fiction.  He loves fiction and wasn't really motivated to read this.  We read this together- taking turns reading pages.  We quickly got into the story.  Unlike some non-fiction, this book is a story.  We both learned so many things about Commodore Perry and his expedition to the Land of the Shogun, Japan.  We both thoroughly enjoyed the story.  It has many pictures which added greatly to the story.  The pictures are drawings by the parties involved in this expedition- the Japanese and the Americans.  The drawings are a fascinating part of the story as you get to see how people are viewed by the different cultures.  The story also is told from the different perspectives- from the Japanese and the American perspectives.  Thus, we can understand why the Japanese were not interested in trading with foreigners.  Certainly this topic is relevant to some of our problems today.  Our fear of foreigners is certainly causing controversy in modern times in the US.  Maybe we can learn a lesson?  This book is not political though and does not give a "message".  It is a very good, well balanced story that leaves it to the reader to make their own conclusions.  Either way, it's an excellent book.  I highly recommend it for ages 9-14.  You may want to read it with your child unless they love non-fiction -especially for younger ones.  My child read it with me at age 11 so any 9 year old readers would need to be gifted readers or very interested in this topic (historical non-fiction) in my judgement.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    This was actually a really good book that I read to my sons
  

*by J***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 23, 2018*

This was actually a really good book that I read to my sons.Commodore Perry was the first American to successfully make it to Japan without being imprisoned and set out to make a peace treaty with them in order to make trades and good relations with them. He is still celebrated in Japan today for helping them out of their solitude and leading them to eventually inspiring the emperor to wanting to end all castes there.It was really neat to learn this history and teach my sons. They can even tell you about the various castes that existed.This was fun and apart of history we don't tend to hear about here in the US. It is sad, in a way.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Little written
  

*by G***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 18, 2020*

Great telling of a little known happening.  Thanks

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1693929-commodore-perry-in-the-land-of-the-shogun-a-newbery](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1693929-commodore-perry-in-the-land-of-the-shogun-a-newbery)

---

*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*