First Mission

Name: First Mission
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781842999394
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Chris Bradford

Series: Ninja

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First Mission by Chris Bradford is an engaging children's book that follows the thrilling adventures of a young protagonist embarking on their inaugural mission. The story blends action with espionage, as the character navigates challenges, the art of stealth, and the importance of teamwork, all while pursuing a greater cause. It’s an exciting introduction to the world of secret missions, designed to captivate young readers and spark their imagination.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Taka must prove himself in a dangerous mission to become a ninja. A thrilling adventure from the author of the Young Samurai books.

(DYslexia-friendly)

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Taka must prove himself in a dangerous mission to become a ninja. The first thrilling adventure in the Ninja series.

Taka is desperate to prove that he has what it takes to become a ninja. He has failed the Grandmaster's test twice already. But when the clan's scrolls are stolen by an enemy samurai, he has a chance to prove himself.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781842999394

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sonia Leong

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 72

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chris Bradford Dyslexia-Friendly Books Series: Ninja Young Adult

About the Author

As well as being a top-selling children's author, Chris Bradford is also a professional musician and songwriter who once performed for the Queen. He has trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordsmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Taijutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. His bestselling Young Samurai and Bodyguard series are both hugely popular, the latter having been nominated for the Carnegie Medal.

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