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  • The Way of the Warrior

  • Young Samurai, Book 1
  • By: Chris Bradford
  • Narrated by: Joe Jameson
  • Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (93 ratings)
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The Way of the Warrior

By: Chris Bradford
Narrated by: Joe Jameson
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Summary

August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins.

But life at the samurai school is a constant fight for survival. Even with his friend Akiko by his side, Jack is singled out by bullies and treated as an outcast. With courage in his heart and his sword held high, can Jack prove himself and face his deadliest rival yet?

©2008 Chris Bradford (P)2017 Audible, Ltd

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  • 28-07-18

my kids enjoyed the story and performance

Having listened to the the Harry Potter series, twice (which are amazing!), I was looking to find something different for my kids to listen to.

I would say that the opening couple of chapters are quite surprising and did shock my son slightly, but set the scene for the rest of the series. The story does have the feel of an author who has research the Samurai very thoroughly giving a real authentic feel to the story

My kids loved it so much we bought the whole audible series (3 books at the present) and my son is looking to read the rest of the books to find out what happens.

The narrator does give a good performance and puts a good pace on the story. The only slight down side to the story is the amount of Japanese names / words used, which my youngest got lost trying to understand (although it does make it feel authentic and real)

Good listen and I would recomend

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Amazing

(From my son) I couldn't recommend the trilogy enough. great story and well read. I was gutted when I ended. When I found out there was more books that aren't on audible I was so annoyed as they are that amazing and I couldn't continue the story as I'm am dyslexic and don't read. Well worth the listen. I wish I could listen to it for the first time agen

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lessons and compelling story

Lessons from this week and I will let you know when I know more about it and wuw

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Light and enjoyable

I didn’t think I would enjoy this as much As I did, it was informative, light and Funny, will try more from this author.

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Good story, not great narration

I've read the books but wanted the audiobook so I can listen whilst walking or doing work. It's hard to get immersed in the book because the narrator absolutely butchers the Japanese pronunciation, which is quite a crucial part of this particular story.

The story itself is good and introduces a lot of likable characters with their own complexities and motivations. The author has included a lot of interesting aspects of Japanese culture and history (though sometimes a little bit based off western misinterpretations of Japanese culture) and is an excellent way to give children experience of a different culture and mindset.

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exciting

for those old enough this is a boys own adventure, also a youthful version of the epic "Shogun" by James cavell.
for teens this is an exciting journey to historic Japan before too many Europeans arrived to change the Japanese forever.
young Jack is stranded but taken in by a great lord, taught customs and language, and make both friends and enemies in a beautiful but hostile land.
I will be buying book 2 asap

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GREAT

It was okay a the start then all of a sudden it was amazing it was funny had lots of action

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Gripping story. Draws reader in slowly at first..

Gripping story. Draws reader in slowly at first.. but soon it's hard to put d1own

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Pretty good

Quite enjoyable and not a bad story that kept a good pace with interesting characters. Hope book two is not too similar a story line

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BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the best book I have ever read with Harry Potter. Thank you soooooo much Audible for making this amazing book an audio book!!!!!

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