Samurai Kids 1: White Crane

Name: Samurai Kids 1: White Crane
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781921150203
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By Sandy Fussell

Series: Samurai Kids

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Samurai Kids 1: White Crane by Sandy Fussell is a captivating children's book that follows the adventures of a diverse group of young samurai trainees under the guidance of Master Sensei. Despite their physical challenges and unique backgrounds, the kids work together to embrace the samurai code and prepare for their first major challenge, learning valuable lessons about friendship and perseverance along the way.
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You might like this book if you're fascinated by tales of adventure, friendship, and perseverance set in ancient Japan. It follows a group of diverse and unique kids training under a wise master, teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and courage. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy engaging with vibrant characters and exploring themes of honour and resilience.

Niya Moto is the only one-legged Samurai kid in Japan, famous for falling flat on his face in the dirt. None of the samurai schools will teach crippled Niya, until an offer arrives from the legendary samurai warrior Ki-Yaga, sensei of the Cockroach Ryu. Ages 8-12. (SA: Year 6 - Year 9).

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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 Ki-Yaga, the sensei of the Cockroach Ryu, who sees potential where others do not.

This engaging adventure is perfect for readers aged 8-12, inviting them into a world where perseverance and courage create true warriors.

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Samurai Kids 1: White Crane by Sandy Fussell receives praise for its engaging and well-paced narrative, appealing to a wide age range. Reviewers highlight its accessibility and the adventure-filled plot, making it recommended for readers over ten. With themes of understanding and the samurai code, the book delivers enjoyment and depth for both young and older audiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921150203

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

Illustrated by Rhian Nest James

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 235g

Pages: 256

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sandy Fussell Series: Samurai Kids Young Adult

About the Author

In addition to the bestselling Samurai Kids books, Sandy has is the author of another unique historical
fiction novel, Polar Boy. She currently lives south of Sydney where she works in IT. For more
information about the author and the samurai kids, please visit her website www.sandyfussell.com

Rhian Nest James started working as a freelance illustrator in 1987 and has since illustrated over 60 children’s books. Rhian moved to Sydney, Australia from her native Wales in 2002.

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