The Way of the Dragon (Young Samurai Series #3)

by Chris Bradford

Overview

Young Samurai: The Way of the Dragon is the third book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford

June 1613. Japan is threatened with war and Jack is facing his greatest battle yet.

Samurai are taking sides and, as the blood begins to flow, Jack's warrior training is put to the ultimate test. His survival - and that of his friends - depends upon him mastering the Two Heavens, the secret sword technique of the legendary samurai Masamoto Takeshi. But first Jack must recover his father's prize possession from the deadly ninja Dragon Eye.

Can Jack defeat his ruthless enemy? Or will the ninja complete his mission to kill the young samurai . . .

'A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end' - Eoin Colfer

***You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.***

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780141324326
Publisher:	Penguin UK
Publication date:	04/27/2010
Series:	Young Samurai Series , #3
Pages:	448
Sales rank:	835,519
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 1.08(d)
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

As an author, Chris Bradford practises what he terms 'method writing'. For his award-winning Young Samurai series, he trained in samurai swordsmanship, karate, ninjutsu and earned his black belt in Zen Kyu Shin Taijutsu. For his Bodyguard series, he embarked on an intensive close-protection course to become a qualified professional bodyguard.

And for the Soul Prophecy trilogy, Chris travelled extensively to experience first-hand the cultures featured in the story - from living with the Shona people in Zimbabwe, to trekking the Inca trail, to meditating in a Buddhist temple amid the mountains of Japan.

His bestselling books are published in over twenty-five languages and have garnered more than thirty-five children's book awards and nominations. Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior was deemed one of Puffin's 70 Best Ever Books, alongside Treasure Island and Robin Hood. To discover more about Chris, go to www.chrisbradford.co.uk