Moonshadow: Rise of the Ninja (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780316055321)

In the moonlight, the explosive fast draw became a horizontal streak of silver, flashing momentarily from the cover of the shadow. The tip of Moonshadow's sword ambushed the lurking foe, who stood, still drawing his own weapon. It's the dawn of an age of peace in medieval Japan, and a power hungry warlord is plotting to plunge the nation into a deadly civil war using a secret weapon from the West. Enter Moonshadow, the newest and youngest agent for the Grey Light Order, a covert brotherhood of shinobi (ninja spy warriors) who work for the shogun. For his first mission, Moonshadow is sent on a perilous journey to capture the plans for the secret weapon. Can Moonshadow defeat the evil warlord, rogue samurai, professional killers, and another ninja spy to save his country from violent chaos? Or will his first mission also be his last? This thrilling ninja adventure by Simon Higgins, an expert Japanese swordsman, combines gripping action, humor, hold-your-breath suspense, and even a bit of magic for an exciting and fast-paced read!

Author: Simon Higgins
ISBN-10: 0316055328
ISBN-13: 9780316055321
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2011
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.20w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 137429 / Rise of the Ninja

Award: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award - Nominee