Sam Samurai

This installment of the Time Warp Trio series by Jon Scieszka sends three friends, Fred, Sam, and Joe, on an unexpected journey to 17th-century Japan. Triggered by their magical book, they find themselves amidst samurai warriors, needing to navigate this unfamiliar historical period while figuring out how to return home. The book offers a fun, fast-paced adventure that introduces young readers to a different culture and historical context through the lens of friendship and problem-solving. It's ideal for early elementary readers who enjoy humorous time-travel stories and is a great entry point into the series.