Book details
Samurai Kids #4: Monkey Fist
Description
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. 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?
Age
9-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#4
Why to read
- Cultural Exploration: 'Samurai Kids #4: Monkey Fist' offers readers a rich and immersive experience into Japanese culture and the historical world of samurai, providing an educational journey alongside the entertainment.
- Character Development: The book continues to develop the diverse cast of characters that readers have grown to love, showcasing their growth, challenges, and the strength of their friendships as they face new adventures.
- Themes of Perseverance and Teamwork: Through the challenges faced by the young samurai, the story promotes important life lessons about the value of perseverance, the power of working together, and overcoming adversity.
- Action-Packed Adventure: The fourth installment in the Samurai Kids series promises to deliver exciting action and martial arts sequences, keeping readers engaged and on the edge of their seats as they follow the protagonists' thrilling journey.