Blood Ninja

Blood Ninja

Author: Nick Lake

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-12-01

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 1416998306

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A boy from a small fishing village must face a new reality after his father is murdered and he is rescued by a mysterious ninja in this heart-stopping first novel in the Blood Ninja trilogy. Could Taro, a fisherman’s son, be destined for greatness? In the course of a day, Taro’s entire life changes: His father is murdered before his eyes, and Taro is taken by a mysterious ninja on a perilous journey toward safety. Someone wants Taro dead, but who—and why? With his best friend, Hiro, and their ninja guide, Shusaku, Taro gets caught in the crossfire of a bitter conflict between rival lords for control of imperial Japan. As Taro trains to become a ninja himself, he’s less and less sure that he wants to be one. But when his real identity is revealed, it becomes impossible for Taro to turn his back on his fate.


Lord Oda's Revenge

Lord Oda's Revenge

Author: Nick Lake

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781848873896

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Taro was just a fisherman's son - but then his father was murdered and Taro was forced to become a Blood Ninja, fated to live by night, doomed to live on the blood of others. But he has had his revenge. He has killed Lord Oda, the warlord who had his father assassinated. But Lord Oda is not quiet in his grave.


The Samurai's Tale

The Samurai's Tale

Author: Erik Christian Haugaard

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780618615124

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When the powerful Lord Takeda's soldiers sweep across the countryside, killing and plundering, they spare the boy Taro's life and take him along with them. Taro becomes a servant in the household of the noble Lord Akiyama, where he meets Togan, a cook, who teaches Taro and makes his new life bearable. But when Togan is murdered, Taro's life takes a new direction: He will become a samurai, and redeem the family legacy that has been stolen from him.


The Blood Ninja Trilogy

The Blood Ninja Trilogy

Author: Nick Lake

Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd

Published: 2013-04-04

Total Pages: 1233

ISBN-13: 1782391533

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Blood Ninja Skilled in the art of silent and deadly combat, ninjas are the agents of powerful nobles who rule sixteenth-century Japan. So when a group of these highly-trained assassins kill Taro's father, he must learn their ways in order to avenge him, evading the wrath of warring Lords, deciphering an ancient curse - and unleashing the blood-soaked secrets of a life lived in moonlight. Lord Oda's Revenge Taro has had his revenge, but Lord Oda is not quiet in his grave. Dangerously weakened, Taro must discover the one object Lord Oda was desperate to find before he died - and he must go to hell and back to get it. The Betrayal of the Living Taro is at a crossroads - no land, no title, and no hope of marrying his beloved Hana. As he sets off on another perilous quest, the future of all feudal Japan is in danger, and everything Taro holds dear will be threatened. The dead have begun to rise.


Katsuno's Revenge and Other Tales of the Samurai

Katsuno's Revenge and Other Tales of the Samurai

Author: Asataro Miyamori

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-09-21

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0486149900

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These eight compelling stories offer valuable insights into Japanese culture. Recounted by a distinguished scholar, they feature scenes from samurai life that embody the concept of Bushido, the "way of the warrior." Their portrayals of loyalty, romance, passion, and heroism offer a true reflection of the values of the Japanese knighthood. Largely fact-based, these fables originated among the traditional storytellers of Japan and were later adapted into romances and historical dramas. Asataro Miyamori, a professor of English at the Oriental University in Tokyo, drew upon authentic sources in compiling this volume, which first appeared in 1920. In the preface, Miyamori observed, "It is true the samurai class has gone forever along with feudalism; but fortunately or unfortunately the Japanese at large are samurai in a sense. . . . European civilization has revolutionized Japanese society, both for better and for worse. . . . yet it may safely be said that the sentiments, motives and moral principles of the samurai in some measure remain in the bedrock of their character, in their subconsciousness, so to speak. The Japanese of today are intellectually cosmopolitan, but emotionally they are still samurai to no small degree."


Ninja (3) – Assassin

Ninja (3) – Assassin

Author: Chris Bradford

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1781129959

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The thrilling finale of the Ninja trilogy. Taka, Cho and Renzo are on a mission of vengeance. The Grandmaster says that it will not heal the hurts of the heart, but Taka is hurting badly and he can see no other way out – Lord Oda must pay. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+


The Betrayal of the Living: Blood Ninja III

The Betrayal of the Living: Blood Ninja III

Author: Nick Lake

Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0857898108

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Taro is at a crossroads: He has vanquished Lord Oda for good, but with no land and no title, he has no hope of marrying Hana, the daughter of a daimyo. So when Taro receives news of a murderous dragon and the large reward for killing it, he and his friends find themselves on a dangerous quest to slay the beast. Their mission has the potential to save the people of Japan - but failure will result in the deaths of thousands. And dragons are not the only monsters they will encounter: The dead, led by the odious Kenji Kira, have begun to rise, and they have Taro in their sights. In this heart-stopping conclusion to the Blood Ninja trilogy, the future of all feudal Japan is in danger, and everything Taro holds dear will be threatened. But it is the betrayal of flesh and blood - his own flesh and blood - that may be his ultimate undoing.


One Piece, Vol. 56

One Piece, Vol. 56

Author: Eiichiro Oda

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC

Published: 2011-11-14

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1421545314

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With Ivankov's help, Luffy now struggles to make his way back out of Impel Down in order to prevent the execution of his brother Ace. All the prisoners will have to work together if they ever hope to get past the dangerous Warden Magellan. But will an earth-shattering proclamation by the World Government turn everything upside down? -- VIZ Media


Taro

Taro

Author: Blue Spruell

Publisher: Out of the Blue Productions, LLC

Published: 2020-12-15

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1735729205

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A B.R.A.G. MEDALLION HONOREE. Award-winning author Blue Spruell reimagines classic Japanese folklore in an historical fantasy adventure of warlords, swords & mythical beasts from old Japan – Banzai! Lost in the mists of Mount Fuji . . . but no one can escape destiny. Orphaned by a rival warlord and bewitched by a ghost, young Taro must discover his birthright and destiny as the legendary boy samurai and hero of Japan. Accompanied by Tanuki, his shape-shifting badger sidekick, Tarō embarks on a quest of self-discovery and revenge, falls for Kamehime, the teenage samurai daughter of a powerful warlord, and ultimately becomes embroiled in the political struggle for the imperial throne. Along the way, Tarō and his allies face fearsome yōkai, the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of Japanese folklore. "A riveting tale of betrayal, honor, and revenge that instantly hooks you in and just refuses to let go." - READER'S FAVORITE, Five Stars Review