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The Ring of Earth (Young Samurai, Book 4) Paperback – August 1, 2010
Chris Bradford (Author) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
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- Reading age12 years and up
- Print length319 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level7 and up
- Dimensions1 x 5.25 x 8 inches
- PublisherPenguin UK
- Publication dateAugust 1, 2010
- ISBN-100141332530
- ISBN-13978-0141332536
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About the Author
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 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. You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.
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- Publisher : Penguin UK; UK ed. edition (August 1, 2010)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 319 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0141332530
- ISBN-13 : 978-0141332536
- Reading age : 12 years and up
- Grade level : 7 and up
- Item Weight : 8.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 1 x 5.25 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,136,306 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,681 in Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction
- #7,228 in Children's Historical Fiction (Books)
- #10,044 in Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure
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About the author

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. During his training, he acquired skills in unarmed combat, defensive driving, tactical firearms, threat assessments, surveillance, and even anti-ambush exercises.
For the SOUL Prophecy trilogy, Chris travelled extensively to experience first-hand the cultures featured in the story – from living with the Shona people in Zimbabwe, to trekking the Inca trail, to meditating in a Buddhist temple amid the mountains of Japan.
His best-selling books are published in over 25 languages and have garnered more than 35 children’s book award nominations, winning the Northern Ireland Book Awards 2011, the Hampshire Book Award 2014, the Brilliant Book Award 2014 and the Quick Read 2017. His first book The Way of the Warrior is deemed one of Puffin's 70 Best Ever Books, alongside Treasure Island and Robin Hood.
Chris was a featured World Book Day 2010 author and involved in the Read To A Million Kids campaign. His unique book performances and readings have garnered numerous accolades and he has appeared before more than 150,000 school children in more than 500 schools, 50 book festivals and 25 countries.
Before becoming a full-time author, he was a professional musician and songwriter (who once performed for HRH Queen Elizabeth II). His first five books were about the music industry and included the critically acclaimed, Heart & Soul: Revealing the Craft of Songwriting.
He is a keen supporter of teachers and librarians in their quest to improve literacy skills and provides free Teachers' Guide to his books at www.youngsamurai.com and www.bodyguard-books.co.uk.
To discover more about Chris go to www.chrisbradford.co.uk
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Jack trained in many different disciplines, Jack suspected Hanzo was the lost brother of his friend Akiko, Jack was sent on a mission with other ninja to see if Daimyo Akechi was raising an army against them, he was, Jack sent a message to Akiko, Akechi with a battalion of samurai were attacking the village, there was fierce fighting, Akiko arrives and finds Hanzo is her brother, captured ninja with Hanzo were to be crucified, Miyuki a ninja becomes Jacks close friend, they mount a rescue attempt
There is another fierce fight to rescue the prisoners then back to the village to fetch the women and children and move to the northern mountains, Jack with Akiko had to continue their journey to Nagasaka, Hanzo was safe with the ninjas and would see Akiko and his mother when it was safer
My verdict, excellent, great descriptions of the fights and battles, great story, one of those books you have to finish

When I was readying through it. I found the book full of adventures, action packed, even a little romance and subtle point of martial arts that all martial artists would recognize. An example is breathing is emphasized, there is a part of the book that though Jack is in good shape he is being completely out paced in a flat out sprint, the reason being is he breathing is wrong, this is the corner stone to any martial art which ever you practice. It is small details like this that make this series fantastic for all aged. The romance is completely lost on my 9 year old but to older readers like me will see the sparks of jealousy and (if you have a heart) will be wishing the characters together, I love the line "forever bound together".
In this book, what little protection Jack had in Japan has been yanked away. Now traveling alone in a country that has a zero tolerance policy on foreigners, and a personal bounty on his head from the new Shogun. Even former allies have become his enemies, his only hope is learning the skills of his most hated enemy. Once again he must prove to his teachers and to his peers who have a different prejudice against him. Another great book. Like another reviewer said "something for everyone" all done well.



When I received the fourth book and I saw it was 300 pages long ONLY, I was a bit sad but after I started reading I realised it would not matter, it is 300 pages packed with amazing surprises, breath taking thriller and a great amount of passion for martial arts and adventures.