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The Way of the Dragon

by Chris Bradford · 2010

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Japan is threatened with war and samurai are taking sides. As the blood begins to flow, Jack Fletcher's warrior training is put to the ultimate test...

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His survival - and that of his friends - depends upon him mastering the Two Heavens, the secret sword technique of the legendary samurai Masamoto. But first Jack must recover his father's prize possession from the deadly ninja Dragon Eye.

Can Jack defeat his ruthless enemy?

Or will the ninja complete his mission to kill the young samurai...?

'A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end' - Eoin Colfer

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thiswar and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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martial artsmartial artsMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
Setting
JapanJapanMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adultchildrensadultmiddle grade
Length
long · 448 pages

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