Samurai Kids 1: White Crane
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 Niya, until a letter of offer arrives from the legendary samurai warrior Ki-Yaga, sensei of the Cockroach Ryu. Niya joins the four other students of the Cockroach Ryu, all with barriers of some sort, and as they learn traditional samurai skills they become firm friends. But their skills will be tested as they make the treacherous journey to the annual Samurai Games and face their mighty opponents, the Dragon Ryu. Will they be able to overcome their gravest fears in time?
Creators
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.
Reviews
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ECASL (Essex County Assn. Of School Librarians) Newsletter
Told in the timeless present making it move along at a good pace. As an enjoyable, well constructed story for a wide age-range, it’s a winner.
Magpies
A good read for upper primary children looking for adventure and action with a touch of Japan.
Australian Bookseller and Publisher
…its easy readability makes it accessible for nearly everyone, young and old. I would recommend this book for anyone above the age of 10…. much older readers will also get something out of it, whether it be an appreciation of Bushido, the noble samurai code, the idea to look through the surface and see the person beneath or simply a very good read.
Yarra Review
