Samurai Kids 3: Shaolin Tiger
The unlikely heroes of the Cockroach Ryuface their greatest danger yet—a warrior seeking revenge against his former teacher, Sensei Ki-Yaga.
The White Tiger Temple is under threat. To help the Shaolin monks, Sensei Ki-Yaga and the whole gang of samurai kids—from Niya Moto, the boy with one leg, to Taji, the boy who is blind—embark on a perilous journey across the Sea of Japan to China. But soon they discover that getting there is only half the battle. A great danger awaits them: a former student of Sensei named Qing-Shen, China’s Warrior, now the most skilled soldier in the Middle Kingdom. But Qing-Shen is also a man with a vendetta against his onetime teacher. Could there be anyone more dangerous? The samurai kids must train in the ways of the Shaolin monks before facing him. But will they be able to protect the temple and their beloved Sensei?
Creators
Sandy Fussell is the author of the bestselling Samurai Kids series, as well as the stand alone title, Polar Boy. She lives south of Sydney with her husband and two sons.
Rhian Nest James moved to Sydney from her native Wales in 2002. She has illustrated over 60 children’s books and has contributed illustrations to many more.
Reviews
Again, a delightful very young YA series about the samurai kids learning to overcome their disablities and challenges to become better warriors using their spirt guides, team work, and friendships in feudal Japan and China.
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Although this is the third book in the series, it stands alone quite comfortably. I for one will now have to read the preceding books and eagerly await the next. There is a sense of magic or fantasy throughout the book, as well as a certain amount of humour and instructions on how to conduct oneself throughout life. This is a story written on many levels and would make a great title for use in literature circles or as a class text. Teacher support materials for the earlier titles are available on the internet.
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