The Way of the Warrior (Young Samurai) - Softcover

Bradford, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 142311986X ISBN 13: 9781423119869

Publisher: Disney Pr, 2010

Synopsis

Shipwrecked on the shore of Japan, twelve-year-old Jack Fletcher is wounded and alone. His father and the entire crew have been slaughtered by ninja pirates. Jack’s last remaining possession is his father’s rudder, an invaluable book of maps and notes about the world’s uncharted oceans. Masamoto-sama, one of Japan’s greatest samurai, rescues Jack, adopts him, and sends him to samurai school, where Jack will be trained in the Way of the Warrior. Will it be enough to help Jack defeat Dragon Eye, the ruthless ninja who is intent on stealing the rudder at any cost?

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Review:

. . . a fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end. The pace is furious and the martial arts detail authentic (Eoin Colfer)

A beautifully written, excellently researched and thoughtfully presented work . . . Chris Bradford has caputered the essence of what it meant to be samurai (Sensei Akemi, eldest daughter of an old samurai family and Lecturer of Japanese Culture)

A really exciting, action-packed martial arts adventure . . . the fast pace and attention to detail makes this a wonderful read for all children, whether they are involved in martial arts or not (Steve Cowley, 6th Dan Instructor Kyo Shin Taijutsu)

. . . a fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end. The pace is furious and the martial arts detail authentic (Eoin Colfer)

From the Back Cover:

Jack Fletcher IS Young Samurai

Japan, 1612

One year of training in samurai school and Jack is in real trouble...

He's struggling to prepare for the Circle of Three, an ancient ritual that tests courage, skill and spirit to the limit. At the same time, Jack is caught in a running battle with fellow student Kazuki and his gang.

But these are the least of Jack's problems. He knows his deadly rival - the ninja Dragon Eye - could strike at any moment. Jack possesses the very thing he will kill for.

Can Jack master the Way of the Sword in time to survive a fight to the death?

'Brims with energy, suspense and thrilling action' - Books for Keeps

About this edition

• Publisher: Disney Pr
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 142311986X
• ISBN 13: 9781423119869
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 359