Black Belt
Black Belt by Matt Faulkner, published by Knopf Books for Young Readers on May 9, 2000, is a children’s fiction book that explores themes of courage and cleverness in the face of adversity. In this 40-page story, Bushi finds himself threatened by a group of bullies known as the Bullfrogs. While seeking refuge in a dojo, he encounters a karate belt that transports him back in time, where he learns valuable lessons about strength and strategy.
Readers will follow Bushi’s journey as he navigates the challenges posed by both the bullies and a dangerous bandit in a historical dojo setting. The narrative emphasizes the importance of intelligence over brute strength in martial arts, providing insights into karate and the dynamics of overcoming bullying. This edition, written in English, invites young readers to engage with themes of bravery and resilience while enjoying an imaginative adventure.
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Bushi is menaced by the bullies who call themselves Bullfrogs. One day, when he’s running away from them, he hides in a dojo (karate school), where he sees a belt that once belonged to a karate master hanging on the wall. When he tries on the belt, he trips on it, falls, and hits his head. Upon awakening, he discovers he’s been transported back in time and he’s in a long-ago dojo where everyone seems to know him! There he hears about a dangerous bandit hiding in the hills and is grateful for the company of the two best students on his walk home. But when the bandit ambushes the two, Bushi learns firsthand that in karate, the winner is not necessarily the strongest fighter but may be the smartest fighter. It’s a lesson he eventually takes back home and puts into practice when the Bullfrogs come after him one last time.
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