Young Samurai - Vol.1: The Way of the Warrior - Young Samurai 1

Informationen zum Autor As an author, Chris Bradford practises what he terms 'method writing'. For his award-winning Young Samurai series, he trained in samurai swordsmanship, karate, ninjutsu and earned his black belt in Zen Kyu Shin Taijutsu. For his Bodyguard series, he embarked on an intensive close-protection course to become a qualified professional bodyguard. And for the Soul Prophecy trilogy, Chris travelled extensively to experience first-hand the cultures featured in the story - from living with the Shona people in Zimbabwe, to trekking the Inca trail, to meditating in a Buddhist temple amid the mountains of Japan. His bestselling books are published in over twenty-five languages and have garnered more than thirty-five children's book awards and nominations. Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior was deemed one of Puffin's 70 Best Ever Books, alongside Treasure Island and Robin Hood . To discover more about Chris, go to www.chrisbradford.co.uk Klappentext "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" meets "Young Bond" in this new action adventure series. August, 1611. Young Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan and is rescued by legendary sword master, Masamoto Takeshi; and so his samurai training begins. Ages: 10+. Zusammenfassung August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins. But life at the samurai school is a constant fight for survival.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Bradford
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 14
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 07.08.2008
• EAN: 9780141324302
• ISBN: 978-0-14-132430-2
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Set: Young Samurai
• Series: Puffin Books; Young Samurai; Samurai; Samurai; Young Samurai; Samurai / Young Samurai
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Thrillers & Suspense, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers, Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 11 years