The Young Samurai Series

By Chris Bradford

A shipwrecked English boy trains as a samurai through danger, rivalry and wartime Japan.

thrilling · immersive · inspirational

What is The Young Samurai series by Chris Bradford about?

Created and published from 2008, Chris Bradford’s Young Samurai series follows Jack Fletcher, an English boy shipwrecked in Japan in 1611. Rescued by a sword master, Jack enters samurai school, where training, friendships and fierce rivalries gradually lead him into wider journeys, political danger and battles across historical Japan. Fast-paced and rich in martial-arts detail, it should appeal to readers who enjoy adventure, courage and learning about other cultures. Suitable for confident readers aged around 9–12; includes sword fights, peril, bullying, injuries and deaths.

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction

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.

All the books in The Young Samurai series (in order)

The Way of the Warrior

by Chris Bradford

Book 1 of 9

Shipwrecked Jack discovers samurai school is deadlier than the pirates who destroyed his family.

The Way of the Sword

by Chris Bradford

Book 2 of 9

Can Jack master the Way of the Sword before the Dragon Eye finds him?

The Way of Fire

by Chris Bradford

Book 3 of 9

Can Jack conquer the terrifying Way of Fire—or will his deepest fears defeat him?

The Way of the Dragon

by Chris Bradford

Book 4 of 9

An English boy must master a secret sword technique before a deadly ninja finds him.

The Ring of Earth

by Chris Bradford

Book 5 of 9

Kidnapped by ninja, Jack must survive a deadly mountain standoff before samurai find him.

The Ring of Water

by Chris Bradford

Book 6 of 9

Memoryless Jack must master the Ring of Water before a disgraced ronin’s secrets catch him.

The Ring of Wind

by Chris Bradford

Book 7 of 9

Jack must master the Ring of Wind before ninja pirates and sharks claim his escape.

The Ring of Sky

by Chris Bradford

Book 8 of 9

Can Jack outrun samurai and rivals, protect the rutter, and escape Japan alive?

The Return of the Warrior

by Chris Bradford

Book 9 of 9

Jack returns to war-torn England, but finding his sister may change who he truly is.

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