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Samurai Kids #4: Monkey Fist by Sandy Fussell

Samurai Kids #4: Monkey Fist

Paperback – Illustrated, February 28, 2012

Sandy Fussell

Candlewick Press · Paperback · February 28, 2012

The diversely talented Samurai Kids set off to rescue their friend — and find secrets in their midst — as the action-packed martial-arts series continues.

Action & AdventureMartial ArtsHistorical Asiahistorical
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Who it’s for
A perilous journey to the Forbidden City brings a rescue mission and secrets among the Cockroaches.
Themes
Trust and friendship, Rescue mission, Hidden secrets
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

The diversely talented Samurai Kids set off to rescue their friend — and find secrets in their midst — as the action-packed martial-arts series continues. The Samurai Kids are ready to travel back from China to the Cockroach Ryu, nestled in Japan's Tateyama Mountains. But then the unthinkable happens: Kyoko, one of the Cockroaches, is kidnapped. Sensei knows it is the mark of his old enemy Lu Zeng, an evil minister of the Forbidden City who is obsessed with eternal life.

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The Cockroaches must make a perilous journey to the Forbidden City, during which they encounter the mysterious, forest-dwelling Lin people. But Niya, the boy with one leg, has his trust tested when he learns that his best friend, Yoshi, is keeping secrets. Even worse, it seems that Sensei is not revealing all he knows either. Will all these secrets keep the Cockroaches from achieving their most important mission yet- rescuing Kyoko before Lu Zeng performs horrible experiments on her?

Forbidden City Journey

A perilous journey to the Forbidden City brings a rescue mission and secrets among the Cockroaches.

Come here for

  • A journey to the Forbidden City to rescue Kyoko
  • Secrets that test Niya’s trust in Yoshi

Expect

  • The Lin people, who dwell in the forest
  • Sensei keeping some knowledge to himself

Where it sits

Martial Arts50%
Action & Adventure46%
Historical Asia41%

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Publisher categories

  • Historical Asia
  • Martial Arts
  • Special Needs
Authors
Sandy Fussell
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
February 28, 2012
Format
Paperback
Theme
Trust and friendship · Rescue mission · Hidden secrets
Reading lane
Historical Asia