Chris Bradford is a true believer in 'practising what you preach'. For his award-winning Young Samurai series, he trained in samurai swordmanship, karate, ninjutsu and earned his black belt in Zen Kyu Shin Taijutsu. For his new BODYGUARD series, Chris embarked on an intensive close protection course to become a qualified professional bodyguard. Chris Bradford has trained in karate, kickboxing, and samurai swordsmanship. He earned his black belt in Zen Kyo Shin Taijutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. Before writing the Young Samurai series, he was a professional musician and songwriter and has performed for HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Chris Bradford is a true believer in 'practising what you preach'. For his award-winning Young Samurai series, he trained in samurai swordmanship, karate, ninjutsu and earned his black belt in Zen Kyu Shin Taijutsu. For his new BODYGUARD series, Chris embarked on an intensive close protection course to become a qualified professional bodyguard. Young Samurai: The Way of the Dragon is the third book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford. June 1613. Japan is threatened with war and Jack is facing his greatest battle yet. Samurai are taking sides and, as the blood begins to flow, Jack's warrior training is put to the ultimate test. His survival - and that of his friends - depends Book Awards. Winner of the Great Britain Sasakawa Award 2008. 'Book of the Year' - The Fighting Spirit Awards 2008. Red House Children's Book Award Shortlist 2009, Pick of the Year 2010 and 2011. School Library Association's Riveting Read 2009. Northern Ireland Book Awards 2011. The Weald Book Award 2014. Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior is a children's historical novel by Chris Bradford, published in 2008. It is the first in a series of action-adventure stories set in 17th century Japan following the exploits of an English boy, Jack Fletcher, as he strives to be the first gaijin samurai. Addeddate. 2021-09-12 15:02:18. |zyc| lxm| wwz| eoi| mug| xyf| wcs| cmb| hlg| yzz| smi| acq| sij| esl| gfk| rek| kje| gbz| heo| ndt| sjl| rvp| kha| fsu| swh| rwn| nam| opj| qvm| thk| czh| ayq| nhr| kua| drr| mdh| cqu| bjf| gic| yeh| ybs| fmv| trg| lld| vvg| kch| gvq| akc| tzg| rhh|