The Young Samurai: Way of the Warrior

The Young Samurai: Way of the Warrior introduces Jack Fletcher, a twelve-year-old English boy whose life is irrevocably changed when his ship is attacked by ninja pirates off the coast of Japan in 1611. Orphaned and alone, Jack is rescued by the esteemed samurai Masamoto-sama, who adopts him and enrolls him in a samurai school. Here, Jack must learn the Way of the Warrior, facing intense training, cultural differences, and the relentless bullying of his peers, all while trying to protect his father's invaluable rudder, a book of maps coveted by the villainous Dragon Eye. This book is perfect for middle-grade readers aged 10-14 who enjoy historical adventure, martial arts, and stories of resilience and self-discovery.

Orphaned by a ninja pirate attack off the coast of Japan in 1611, twelve-year-old English lad Jack Fletcher is determined to prove himself, despite the bullying of fellow students, when the legendary sword master who rescued him begins training him as a samurai warrior.