Japan, 1612: As a Western outsider, Jack is subject to violent threats, even from the other kids at samurai school. But the evil ninja Dragon Eye is the one who haunts his dreams. Dragon Eye wants a navigation logbook owned by Jack's deceased father, for it holds the power to control the seas, and the ruthless warrior will kill anyone in his path to get it. To safeguard the logbook-and his own life-Jack must learn the Way of the Sword.
Title alpha The Way of the Sword: Young Samurai, Book 2
Level Sports Middle Plus
Pages Count 432
Summary To protect his deceased father’s navigation logbook from the evil ninja Dragon Eye and prevent his own death, Jack must learn the Way of the Sword, which requires that he pass a series of highly challenging martial-arts tests.
Topics Martial arts. Samurai. Ninjas. Feudal Japan. Being an outsider.
Lexile 890L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2010-02-28
JLG Release Date Apr 2010
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Sports Middle Plus
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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