In medieval Japan, an evil warlord is about to execute his secret plan to plunge the nation into violent chaos. Enter young Moonshadow, the newest ...
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Jan 11, 2011
Marsha
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There are few things as cool as a ninja, and this book is about some very cool ninjas. Moonshadow is an orphan in medieval Japan who has been chosen and rigorously trained by the Shogun's secret spy organization, the Grey Light Order. He is amazingly quick, strong and resourceful, and extremely skilled in weaponry, especially in sword fighting. Moonshadow has also been trained in the ancient skill called the eye of the beast: he can see through an animal's eyes--see what the animals sees--and ev
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Jun 21, 2010
Margo
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Set in Japan at the end of the medieval period and dawn of the Tokugawa era, this exciting, action-packed novel tells the story of young Moonshadow, an orphan who has been raised to be a member of the Grey Light Order, a secret brotherhood of ninja spy warriors. The members of the order are the closest thing he has ever had to a family, and he feels a strong loyalty to them. Moonshadow is not only highly trained in all sorts of weapons and disguises, he has a unique ability known in the book as
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Mar 26, 2011
Laura
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This wasn't a bad little book at all. The cover of the book grabbed my attention and it's what drew my interest, i thought it might of been a graphic novel than an actual fiction story.
I thought it was a little slow to start but after half way through the book really starts picking up the pace with cracking speeds. I'm not sure if I'd read the other two in the series but I certainly wouldn't turn away the opportunity if it arrised.
The story is fairly easy to follow, with a pl More...
I thought it was a little slow to start but after half way through the book really starts picking up the pace with cracking speeds. I'm not sure if I'd read the other two in the series but I certainly wouldn't turn away the opportunity if it arrised.
The story is fairly easy to follow, with a pl More...
Oct 15, 2011
WakeForest
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Well, the verdict was a toss-up for this book and that is the reason for the 3 star rating.
The book club members who were able to get into the book and finish it thought the book was good. The characters were interesting and it was a nice surprise to have a strong female character who was also a spy with superior "ninja" skills. It was agreed that the best part of the book was toward the end when Moonshadow battled The Deathless. For those members that did finish the b More...
The book club members who were able to get into the book and finish it thought the book was good. The characters were interesting and it was a nice surprise to have a strong female character who was also a spy with superior "ninja" skills. It was agreed that the best part of the book was toward the end when Moonshadow battled The Deathless. For those members that did finish the b More...
Jun 22, 2010
Barbara
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This has lots to recommend it to the upper Elem / MS crowd, especially boys and reluctant readers: fast paced, adventure, swordplay, ninja skills like walking on water & seeing thru the eyes of animals... But this isn't just for boys, Moonshadow pairs up with a girl ninja as well to complete his mission. Takes place in Japan at transition from samurai era to the ninjas and opening to the West. Beginning of a series from another Aussie author.
Sep 22, 2011
Chris
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THis book was really interesting beacuse you got to see how some people's lives are like and how they don't have a ny friends and how they cope.
Apr 27, 2011
Animebeast
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Best book i've read so far.Very entertaining.Just finished 5 minutes ago and i already miss it
Nov 10, 2011
Australian author readalike for John Flanagan Rangers Apprentice series
Aug 22, 2011
Tsing Lin
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Currently I think ancient Japan must have been a really corrupted country, but really good soldiers! (If it's true)And the ninja tricks are pretty cool
Sep 13, 2011
This book is really interesting in the beggining but i got bored on the middle of the plot
Sep 29, 2011
Beth
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Jan 01, 2011
Laura
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Good start to a series about an orphan raised to be part of a shadow warrior clan in Tokagawa Japan. The swordplay, secret spycraft and general ambiance will appeal to Middle School boys. One can only hope that this series does come to fruition (as opposed to the L.G. Bass 'series' Outlaws of Moonshadow Marsh, that stalled after the first book).
ARC provided by publisher.
ARC provided by publisher.
Oct 12, 2010
Tracie
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Recommended by a young patron who told me it was the best book he ever read. Def a winner for the boys who like ninjas and action. Sequels are coming.
Oct 12, 2010
Theo
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Good! Very good! Especially in the fighting parts because it seemed like real sword fighting.
Feb 01, 2012
Bryan457
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A very cool, young adult, feudal Japan, ninja spy/assassin story with some very nicely appropriate fantasy elements.
I am definitely going to hunt down the rest of these to read.
I am definitely going to hunt down the rest of these to read.
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