White Crane
White Crane by Sandy Fussell is a reprint edition published by Candlewick Press in 2011, featuring 237 pages in English. This book introduces readers to Niya Moto, a one-legged boy in Japan who dreams of becoming a great samurai warrior. Enrolled in the Cockroach Ryu school, led by the unconventional sensei Ki-Yaga, Niya encounters a diverse group of aspiring champions, each facing their own challenges. The narrative unfolds as they prepare for the Samurai Trainee Games, highlighting themes of resilience and camaraderie.
In this engaging story, readers will discover the unique dynamics of the Cockroach Ryu, where students include an albino girl with extra fingers, a blind boy, and a large kid reluctant to fight. Ki-Yaga, despite his age and penchant for naps, pushes his students toward excellence in both martial arts and poetry. The book explores social issues and the spirit of teamwork, as Niya and his friends confront obstacles on their journey. With a backdrop of historical Asia, White Crane offers a blend of action and heartfelt moments, emphasizing the strength found in friendship.
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Can a one-legged boy become a great samurai warrior? Meet some unique aspiring champions in this kick-off to an exciting new martial arts series.
Niya Moto is the only one-legged samurai kid in Japan, famous for falling flat on his face in the dirt. The one school that will accept him is the Cockroach Ryu, led by the legendary sensei Ki-Yaga. He may be an old man overly fond of naps, but Ki-Yaga is also known for taking in kids that the world has judged harshly: an albino girl with extra fingers and toes, a boy who is blind, a big kid whose past makes him loath to fight. A warrior in his time, Ki-Yaga demands excellence in everything from sword fighting to poetry. But can the ragtag Cockroaches make the treacherous journey to the Samurai Trainee Games, never mind take on the all-conquering Dragons? In a fast-moving, action-filled tale that draws on true details of feudal Japan, Niya finds there’s no fear they can’t face as long as they stick together — for their friendship is more powerful than a samurai sword.
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