Young Samurai

The Way of the Warrior

By Bradford, Chris

Publishers Summary:
Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan, his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by a legendary master swordsman and brought under his wing, Jack begins the grueling physical and psychological training needed to become a samurai. Life at Samurai school is fraught with difficulty for Jack who is bullied and treated as an outcast. With his friend the remarkable, beautiful Akiko at his side and all the courage he can muster, Jack has to prove himself. Will he be able to face deadly rivals and challenges that will test him to his very limits?

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ISBN
978-1-42311-871-8
Publisher
Hyperion Book CH


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on April 1, 2009

Gr 6-9 Jack Fletcher, 12, works as a rigging monkey aboard the "Alexandria", while his father pilots the British vessel. Near the Japanese coast, the ship is attacked by a deadly band of ninja. Before he dies, Jack's father entrusts his son with a book of coded maps that others will kill to possess. Though Jack suffers a grave wound in the ensuing battle and is left for dead, a samurai named Masamoto saves the boy, eventually adopting him. Rea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

After his ship is attacked by ninja pirates, Jack finds himself stranded in "the Japans." He's taken in by a powerful warrior...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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