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The Way of the Warrior

By Chris Bradford

Book 1 of 9 in the Young Samurai series

Adjectives

thrilling immersive inspirational

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction

What is The Way of the Warrior about?

In 1611, twelve-year-old Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off Japan's coast after ninja pirates kill his father and crew. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack trains to become a samurai. Facing bullying and isolation at samurai school, he relies on his friend Akiko and his own determination to prove himself. Jack must confront deadly rivals and challenges that test his courage and skills to the limit.

About the author

Chris Bradford is a British author who loves adventure and action. He is best known for his exciting 'Young Samurai' and 'Bodyguard' book series, where brave young heroes face thrilling challenges. Chris also enjoys martial arts, which helps him write realistic action scenes. He hopes his stories inspire children to be courageous and never give up.

Pages

368 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2009

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