Young Samurai *****SIGNED ***

Puffin, 2008. Soft Cover. Fine. 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINT, SIGNED BY AUTHOR TO TITLE PAGE. Book as new, unread, FINE condition. 1st book in series. Review '... a fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end. The pace is furious and the martial arts detail authentic' - Eoin Colfer 'A beautifully written, excellently researched and thoughtfully presented work ... Chris Bradford has caputered the essence of what it meant to be samurai' - Sensei Akemi, eldest daughter of an old samurai family and Lecturer of Japanese Culture 'A really exciting, action-packed martial arts adventure ... the fast pace and attention to detail makes this a wonderful read for all children, whether they are involved in martial arts or not' - Steve Cowley, 6th Dan Instructor Kyo Shin Taijutsu 'A cutting-edge James Bond thriller, Oriental style ... a wonderful introduction to everything that is enthralling about Japan, from hanami and matsuri to samurai honor and respect for one's sensei. If this doesn't turn you into a Japanophile, what will?' - Papal Kapadia, Japan Times 'I promise you will hold your breath until the end ... this is a super novel' - Charlotte Westwood, 11, First News 'This novel is descriptive and addictive. It will keep young readers in its grip from the very first page till the last' - Tanya Russell, The Press (York) 'This addictive novel is ideal to stop the kids getting bored this summer' Boston Target