Book description
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
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.***
Chris Bradford has earned his black belt in Tai-jutsu, the secret
fighting art of the ninja. He has also trained in judo, karate,
kickboxing and samurai swordmanship.
Before writing Young Samurai, Chris was a professional
musician and songwriter. He lives in the South Downs with his wife and
two cats called Tigger and Rhubarb.
