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Samurai Kids Book 1: White Crane
By Sandy Fussell
Illustrated by Rhian Nest James
Can a one-legged boy train to become a great samurai warrior?
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.Together with the other Cockroaches, Niya must defeat the fierce Dragons Ryu at the Samurai Trainee Games.
- An historically accurate depiction of feudal Japan; the focus on martial arts will appeal to active kids!
- The first in an exciting new series for boys and girls that celebrates differences.
About the author
Sandy Fussell lives south of Sydney. She studied mathematics at university, is intensely interested in history and now works in IT. "Samurai Kids" is her first novel.
About the illustrator
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.
Review
"As an enjoyable, well constructed story for a wide age range, it’s a winner." Magpies
ISBN:
9781921150203
Imprint:
Walker Books Australia
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
March 1, 2008
Dimensions:
120 x 200mm, 256pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$14.95
New Zealand RRP:
$16.99
Stock Level:
In Stock