The Way of the Warrior (Young Samurai, Book 1)
Aug 2008 · Young Samurai Book 1 · Penguin UK
4.4star
86 reviews
eBook
352
Pages
About this eBook
Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior is the first book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford
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. Even with his friend Akiko by his side, Jack is singled out by bullies and treated as an outcast.
With courage in his heart and his sword held high, can Jack prove himself and face his deadliest rival yet?
'A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end' - Eoin Colfer
***You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.***
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. Even with his friend Akiko by his side, Jack is singled out by bullies and treated as an outcast.
With courage in his heart and his sword held high, can Jack prove himself and face his deadliest rival yet?
'A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end' - Eoin Colfer
***You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.***
Ratings and reviews
4.4
86 reviews
Jarrod Coombs
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17 February 2014
Not a bad read. Does make me want to start my samurai training, but not sure if I'm into it enough for the next book.
Richard Chapman
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11 March 2015
At first i thought i was reading the Shogun but quite quickly i realised the plot is very similar to the Harry Potter books. Even so it was a good read and will be reading tbe next book.
A Google user
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06 August 2018
this book came out at our library almost 10 years ago, it and few books after, got me through a lot seriously... i became lost in a new, interesting and exciting world. thank you Mr Bradford... hope to see more books with a Japan origin, because that's what captivated me the most. wow i bought this book twice think i'm going to purchase another set of copies... yes i do recommend this book for first time readers, it will surely become your addiction to seeking an adventure beyond this world and take you on a journey to another. this is seagan van niekerk, from south africa :)
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About the author
Chris Bradford has trained in karate, kickboxing and samurai swordsmanship. He earned his black belt in Zen Kyo Shin Taijutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. Before writing the Young Samurai series, he was a professional musician and songwriter and has performed for HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.
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