New Releases by Chris Bradford

Packed with historical action-adventure, the eighth and final book in Chris Bradford''s blockbuster Young Samurai series reaches a thrilling conclusion. JACK FLETCHER IS RUNNING FOR HIS LIFE The port of Nagasaki is within reach, but the Shogun''s samurai are closing in fast for the kill. So too is Jack''s old school rival, Kazuki. Every road is blocked and every mountain pass guarded as Jack makes his final dash for safety. But with all of Japan hunting him, he''s going need a miracle to survive. And even if he reaches the end of the road, will there be a ship bound for home? Or will he be burned at the stake first? Only the Ring of Sky knows his fate... www.youngsamurai.com ''A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end'' - Eoin Colfer

JACK FLETCHER IS BATTLING THE HIGH SEAS Ambushed by the Shogun''s samurai, Jack and his friends have only one hope of escape - the Seto Sea. But with ferocious storms, man-eating sharks and ninja pirates at every turn, their chosen route is fraught with danger. A treacherous crew only adds to their problems as they flee south from a ruthless samurai sea lord. Unless Jack can harness the Ring of Wind, he and his friends are destined for a watery grave . . . Book 7 in the blockbuster Young Samurai series by Chris Bradford. Visit www.youngsamurai.com for competitions and FREE teacher resources. ''A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end'' - Eoin Colfer

A short story for the Young Samurai series! Japan, 1612. Shipwrecked and his father murdered by ninjas, Jack Fletcher is rescued by the legendary swordmaster Masamoto Takeshi and taken to his samurai school in Kyoto. Hunted by the ninja Dragon Eye, Jack''s only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins . . . In order to perfect his fighting skills, Jack goes on a gasshuku. But nothing can prepare him for the punishment of warrior camp - the climax of which is to enter the Way of Fire, a terrifying ritual that burns away evil. Can Jack overcome his fear and walk the Way of Fire? Part of the award-winning Young Samurai series by Chris Bradford. Visit www.youngsamurai.com for competitions and to find out more about the books. Previously published for World Book Day. ''A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end'' - Eoin Colfer ''Addictive'' - Evening Standard

Young Samurai: The Ring of Fire is the sixth book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford JACK FLETCHER FACES HIS TOUGHEST CHALLENGE YET. After a snowstorm forces him to take shelter, Jack comes across a village in need of protection from raiding mountain bandits. Torn between moving on or helping, Jack is persuaded to stay and fight the villagers'' cause. But Jack is the first and only samurai to do so. Now he must enlist other warriors to the villagers'' aid before the bandits return to steal their harvest. No easy task when the reward is so little and he is a foreigner. If only he had his friends to call on... Using the Ring of Fire, can Jack overpower the bandits and win? ''A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end'' - Eoin Colfer

Young Samurai: The Ring of Water is the fifith book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford Jack Fletcher has been left for dead. Bruised and battered, Jack Fletcher wakes up in a roadside inn wrapped only in a dirty kimono. He has lost everything, including his memory of what happened. Determined to discover the truth, Jack goes on a quest to retrieve his belongings - his precious swords, his friend Akiko''s black pearl and most important of all, his father''s prize possession. Relying on his samurai and ninja training, Jack realises The Ring of Water is the key to his survival. But with only a washed up Ronin - a masterless samurai - for help, what will Jack manage to find? What will he lose? And what will he have to sacrifice? ''A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end'' - Eoin Colfer

Adventure meets fantastic historical fiction in this tale of a samurai school set in Japan

Taka must prove himself in a dangerous mission to become a ninja. The first thrilling adventure in the Ninja series. Taka''s desperate to prove that he has what it takes to become a ninja. He has failed the Grandmaster''s test twice already. But when the clan''s scrolls are stolen by an enemy samurai, he has a chance to prove himself. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Autumn, 1614. Bruised and battered, Jack Fletcher wakes up in a roadside inn wrapped only in a dirty kimono. He has lost everything, including his memory of what happened. Determined to discover the truth, Jack goes on a quest to retrieve his belongings -- his precious swords, his friend Akiko''s black pearl and most important of all, his father''s prize possession. Relying on his samurai and ninja training, Jack realises the ring of water is the key to his survival. But with only a washed up Ronin -- a masterless samurai -- for help, what will Jack manage to find? What will he lose? And what will he have to sacrifice?

Le Japon pourrait entrer en guerre, et les samouraïs choisissent leur camp. Alors que le sang commence à couler, Jack est soumis à une ultime épreuve pour parfaire son entraînement. Sa survie - et celle de ses amis - dépend de son aptitude à maîtriser la technique des Deux Ciels, mise au point par Masamoto, le samouraï légendaire. Mais Jack doit tout d''abord reprendre possession du routier de son père, sur lequel le terrifiant ninja Oeil-de-Dragon a mis la main. Jack arrivera-t-il à vaincre son ennemi juré ? Ou le ninja parviendra-t-il à ses fins en assassinant le jeune samouraï ?..

Young Samurai: The Ring of Earth is the fourth book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford . JACK FLETCHER IS ON THE RUN With no sensei to guide him, he has just his wits and his swords against many new and unknown enemies, as he journeys along the treacherous road to the port of Nagasaki and perhaps home... But the Shogun''s samurai are hot on his trail. Barely escaping their clutches, Jack runs headlong into a trap. Kidnapped by ninja and led to their village deep in the mountains, Jack has no means of escape. The only question is who will kill him first - the ninja or samurai? ''A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end'' - Eoin Colfer

After being shipwrecked in Japan, adopted, and taught the Way of the Warrior at samurai school, Jack is ready to embark on the next chapter of his training: the Way of the Sword. His lessons involve fighting blindfolded, using a b–o staff, and finding messages in origami—all while withstanding the constant pressure of being a foreigner. The stakes are raised even higher when the school holds a contest. The winners will learn the great samurai Masamoto-sama''s secret martial arts technique.

Shipwrecked on the shore of Japan, twelve-year-old Jack Fletcher is wounded and alone. His father and the entire crew have been slaughtered by ninja pirates. Jack’s last remaining possession is his father’s rudder, an invaluable book of maps and notes about the world’s uncharted oceans. Masamoto-sama, one of Japan’s greatest samurai, rescues Jack, adopts him, and sends him to samurai school, where Jack will be trained in the Way of the Warrior. Will it be enough to help Jack defeat Dragon Eye, the ruthless ninja who is intent on stealing the rudder at any cost?

Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword is the second book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford One year of training in samurai school and Jack Fletcher is in real trouble . . . Not only is he struggling to prepare for the Circle of Three, an ancient ritual that tests a samurai''s courage, skill and spirit to the limit, he''s caught in a running battle with fellow student Kazuki and his gang. But these are the least of Jack''s problems. He knows his deadly rival - the ninja Dragon Eye - could strike at any moment. Jack possesses the very thing he will kill for. Can Jack master the Way of the Sword in time to survive a fight to the death? ''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.***

Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan, his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by a legendary master swordsman and brought under his wing, Jack begins the grueling physical and psychological training needed to become a samurai. Life at Samurai school is fraught with difficulty for Jack who is bullied and treated as an outcast. With his friend the remarkable, beautiful Akiko at his side and all the courage he can muster, Jack has to prove himself. Will he be able to face deadly rivals and challenges that will test him to his very limits?

Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior is the first book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack''s only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins. But life at the samurai school is a constant fight for survival. Even with his friend Akiko by his side, Jack is singled out by bullies and treated as an outcast. With courage in his heart and his sword held high, can Jack prove himself and face his deadliest rival yet? ''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.***

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