Samurai Kids 2: Owl Ninja
The second instalment in a unique series set in Feudal Japan about a special group of kids training in the ways of the samurai.
Across the valley, a drum beat echoes. For ten days, this drum will call the mountain ryus to war, ending fifty years of peace. Only the Emperor can stop this from happening so the samurai kids travel west to the Emperor’s castle to prevent their friends from becoming enemies. But the last time the
Emperor saw Sensei, he threatened to cut off his head! All seems hopeless until they meet the Owl Ninja clan. But can samurai and ninja bury their differences and work together to protect their sensei and stop the battle?
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
Fussell has once again woven an exquisite journey for her samurai characters in Owl Ninja. Packed with delicately-crafted action and a brilliantly meshed dichotomy between wisdom and hilarity, this second book in the Samurai Kids series once again takes you to another world and time. There’s even the hint of a love story in book two, and a gently rising sense of growth and development for the kids of the Cockroach Ryu.
Kids' Book Review
This is an outstanding series and readers will look forward to the third instalment.
Aussie Reviews
The writing is polished and entertaining, with plenty of humour and friendship to reinforce the Samurai values of wisdom, courage and honesty.
NSW Assoc Gifted and Talented Children
