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Bradford, Chris
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
In his second story, Jack, a shipwrecked English boy, remains in Japan at Samurai Masamoto’s school learning to protect his father’s guidebook of the world’s oceans. In addition to tackling his classmates' anti-foreigner sentiment, Jack faces imminent danger as a ninja continues to hunt him. Blending historical elements with sword-clashing adventure, the exciting story effectively sets up the next installment. Glos.
Reviewer: Lauren Maggio
(3)
4-6
After his ship is attacked by ninja pirates, Jack finds himself stranded in "the Japans." He's taken in by a powerful warrior family, but as the gaijin (foreigner) son, he must prove himself as a warrior to quell prejudice and be fully accepted. The setting is vivid and the action fast paced; Japanese words are included throughout, making the appended glossary useful.
Reviewer: Lauren Maggio
2 reviews
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