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Samurai Kids 8: Black Tengu

Series: Samurai Kids
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In Samurai Kids 8: Black Tengu by Sandy Fussell, the story follows a group of young samurai apprentices led by their wise master. As they embark on a thrilling adventure, they encounter the legendary Black Tengu, a creature believed to be both a fearsome enemy and a test of their skills. Throughout their journey, the young samurai learn about courage, friendship, and the true essence of bushido.
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This book may appeal to you if you love adventurous children's stories filled with martial arts, friendship, and a hint of mystery. Set in feudal Japan, it follows a group of young samurai as they face new challenges and learn valuable lessons, making it perfect for those who enjoy a blend of history, action, and character growth.

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The eighth and final instalment. The 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 where he must face his demons and right the terrible wrong that has tormented him.

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The 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.

The 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?

Samurai Kids 8: Black Tengu by Sandy Fussell is an enthralling continuation of the Samurai Kids series that challenges the characters with new adventures and revelations.

Series: Samurai Kids

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  • Samurai Kids 1: White Crane
    Samurai Kids 1: White Crane 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. Despite 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...
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  • Samurai Kids 8: Black Tengu
    The 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. The 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?...
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Samurai Kids 8: Black Tengu is praised for its unique fusion of action and thoughtful, zen-like storytelling. The book's quiet, meaningful moments distinguish it from typical action series, offering depth beyond the battles.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922077622

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rhian Nest James

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Sandy Fussell lives on the NSW South Coast with her husband and two sons. She studied mathematics at university, is intensely interested in history, and now works in IT. She is afraid of bears, volcanoes and samurai swords and has written a book about each one of them. Her series Samurai Kids has been hugely successful: Book 1, White Crane, won an IBBY 2011 Outstanding Book for Children with Disabilities and has been listed for awards in the US, UK, Japan and China. Book 3, Shaolin Tiger, and Book 5, Fire Lizard, were Notable Books in the Younger Readers Category in the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Awards. Shaolin Tiger was also short-listed in the Speech Pathology Awards – Upper Primary Category, 2010. Polar Boy, Sandy’s first stand-alone novel, was short-listed in 2009 for the CBCA Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers, and her second stand-alone novel, Jaguar Warrior, was a CBCA Notable in 2011. For further information please visit her website: www.sandyfussell.com

Rhian Nest James has been working as a freelance illustrator for many years after graduating from Exeter College of Art with an Honours Degree in Illustration. She has produced illustrations for a wide variety of publishers and organisations but her speciality is children’s books having illustrated over 60 children’s books and contributed illustrations to many more. Rhian moved to Sydney from her native Wales in 2002 and she continues to illustrate for others and work on her own projects. She is the illustrator of the best-selling Samurai Kids series (written by Sandy Fussell) and has recently illustrated the award-winning fiction title Toppling written by Sally Murphy. Toppling has won the Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards, Children’s Book - Mary Ryan’s Award, 2010 and the Children’s Book for the 2010 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards. It has also been short-listed for the 2010 Speech Pathology Australia, Book of the Year Awards, Upper Primary category and the 2011 Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, Younger Readers Notable Books.

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