Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword facts for kids
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| Author | Chris Bradford |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Young Samurai |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Published | 2009 (Puffin Books/UK) 2010 (Disney Hyperion/USA) |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-14-132431-9 |
| Preceded by | Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior |
| Followed by | Young Samurai: The Way of the Dragon |
Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword is an exciting adventure book by Chris Bradford. It was published in 2009. This book is the second in a series about an English boy named Jack Fletcher.
The story takes place in 17th century Japan. Jack is trying to become the first gaijin (foreign) samurai. The first book in the series is Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior (2008). The third book is Young Samurai: The Way of the Dragon (2010).
The Adventure Continues
Jack Fletcher's journey in Japan is full of challenges. He was left alone after a fierce ninja attack. He also completed his first year at samurai school. But his problems are far from over.
Some of his Japanese classmates are not friendly. They have become dangerous enemies at school. Also, Dragon Eye, the ninja who killed Jack's father, is still hunting him. Jack needs to find a way to defeat them all.
His best hope is to survive the Circle of Three. This is an ancient ritual that tests a samurai's bravery, skill, and spirit. For most, joining the Circle means great honor. But for Jack, it is a matter of life or death.
The winner of the Circle of Three will learn a secret technique. It's called the Two Heavens. This is a powerful sword skill taught by the great samurai, Masamoto. Learning this secret is Jack's only chance. He needs to protect his father's rutter. This is a very important map of the world's unknown oceans. Dragon Eye wants it badly.
Jack is forced into a deadly fight. He must quickly master the Way of the Sword. Time is running out for him.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword:
- Jack Fletcher – He is the main hero of the Young Samurai book series.
- Akiko – She is the daughter of Dāte Hiroko. She is also the niece of Masamoto.
- Yamato – He is the second son of Masamoto.
- Masamoto Takeshi – He is a skilled samurai swordmaster. He also started the Niten Ichi-Ryū school.
- Dokugan Ryu – Known as Dragon Eye, he is a one-eyed ninja. He is Jack's sworn enemy.
- Sensei Kano – He is a teacher of Bōjutsu, which is staff fighting.
- Sensei Hosokawa – He is a teacher of Kenjutsu, which is sword fighting.
- Kamakura Katsuro – He is a powerful daimyō (a Japanese lord) of Edo (Tokyo). He founded the Yagyu school.
- Kazuki – He is a student who is Jack's rival.
- Hiroto – He works with Kazuki. He is also a member of the Scorpion Gang.
- Moriko – She is a girl samurai from the rival Yagyu School. She has black-stained teeth.
- Sensei Kyuzo – He is a teacher of Taijutsu, which is a fighting art without weapons.
- Saburo – He is one of Jack's friends and likes to talk a lot.
- Takatomi Hideaki – He is the daimyo of Kyoto. He governs Japan for the Emperor.
- Sensei Yamada – He is a teacher of Zen, which is a type of meditation and discipline.
- Yori – He is a quiet and shy friend of Jack.
- Sensei Yosa – She is a female teacher of Kyujutsu, which is the art of archery.
