{"title":"Sandy Fussell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the imaginative works of Sandy Fussell, an acclaimed author renowned for her captivating children’s books. Fussell's storytelling seamlessly blends adventure with historical and cultural insights, making her works both educational and entertaining for younger readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated titles is \u003cem\u003eRed Day\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping narrative that engages young minds with its intriguing plot and vivid characters. Perfect for those who love a good mystery wrapped in an engaging tale, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFussell is perhaps best known for her popular \u003cem\u003eSamurai Kids\u003c\/em\u003e series, which invites readers into the intriguing world of feudal Japan. Start the adventure with \u003cem\u003eSamurai Kids 1: White Crane\u003c\/em\u003e, where a diverse group of young samurai begin their journey with character, bravery, and friendship as their guiding principles. The series culminates in dramatic fashion with \u003cem\u003eSamurai Kids 8: Black Tengu\u003c\/em\u003e, promising action-packed scenes and heartfelt lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether your child is a long-time fan or new to the works of Sandy Fussell, these books provide a perfect blend of thrill and culture for any young reader's bookshelf. Explore these stories and dive into a world of imagination and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-day-by-sandy-fussell-9781760651886","title":"Red Day","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRed Day\u003c\/em\u003e offers heartfelt contemporary storytelling at its best, enriched with vivid historical flashbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in a modern-day small town amid the remnants of a Japanese POW camp, this is the story of Charlie. Charlie has synaesthesia and hence sees and hears differently: people have auras; days of the week are coloured; numbers and letters have attitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Charlie meets Japanese exchange student Kenichi, her senses intensify. She experiences flashbacks, nausea, and hears unfamiliar voices in her head pulling her back to the town’s violent past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is heartfelt contemporary storytelling at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46698332487916,"sku":"9781760651886","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23905803482814.jpg?v=1753752469"},{"product_id":"samurai-kids-1-white-crane-by-sandy-fussell-9781921150203","title":"Samurai Kids 1: White Crane","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamurai Kids 1: White Crane\u003c\/em\u003e by Sandy Fussell introduces us to Niya Moto, the only one-legged Samurai kid in Japan, who is infamous for constantly falling flat on his face in the dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite his determination, none of the samurai schools are willing to teach the crippled Niya, until a surprising offer arrives. It comes from the legendary samurai warrior Ki-Yaga, the sensei of the Cockroach Ryu, who sees potential where others do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis engaging adventure is perfect for readers aged 8-12, inviting them into a world where perseverance and courage create true warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46698692116716,"sku":"9781921150203","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27998943482871.jpg?v=1753769632"},{"product_id":"samurai-kids-8-black-tengu-by-sandy-fussell-9781922077622","title":"Samurai Kids 8: Black Tengu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Samurai Kids are finally back in Japan. But not at their ryu in the Tateyama Mountains. Instead, Sensei has taken them to the snowy lands of Ezo—the place of his birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe place where Sensei must face his demons and right the terrible wrong that has tormented him. Will Niya have the courage to help Sensei as he promised? Is Sensei really a black Tengu?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamurai Kids 8: Black Tengu\u003c\/em\u003e by Sandy Fussell is an enthralling continuation of the Samurai Kids series that challenges the characters with new adventures and revelations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46698693165292,"sku":"9781922077622","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9187343482872.jpg?v=1753769779"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sandy-fussell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}