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Shadow Warrior: Based on the True Story of a Fearless Ninja and Her Network of Female Spies
Shadow Warrior: Based on the True Story of a Fearless Ninja and Her Network of Female Spies | Lloyd Kyi
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It's 1558, and warlords across Japan are battling for territory and control. Into this setting, award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi weaves the stories of three people: Mochizuki Chiyome, a young woman determined to become a ninja whose plans are thwarted by an arranged marriage; Takeda Shingen (The Tiger), a fierce warlord seeking a new weapon to outsmart his enemies; and Aki, an orphaned tavern girl whose destiny is changed by a mysterious woman. As their stories intersect, the three characters become key players in an elaborate network of undercover female ninjas who will eventually shift the balance of power in Japan. Based on the true story of Mochizuki Chiyome and her all-female spy network, Shadow Warrior takes readers on a journey through feudal Japan, from villages to castles to battlefields. Stunning illustrations by Celia Krampien, interspersed with archival Japanese art, vividly depict the rigors of ninja training, the struggles of village life, the intensity of battle, and the thrill of accomplishing a secret mission. For ages 8 to 12.
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elizabethlk
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A fascinating look into a possibly real person, a powerful ninja woman named Chiyome. A fun and interesting read for kids and adults alike. The illustrations are gorgeous.

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Hey! I learnt some new things! We don't really study Japanese history outside of their role in world wars. I love that they have a person that they think was real because of literature.

I really liked the illustrations.

Women: using mens belief that women can't do anything against them since before Japan was a country 😁👍

Kallik93 I just sent my brother a book called Kaibyo: Supernatural Cats of Japan! Have you read anything by Leanne Hearn? She writes fantasy books that are based on Japan‘s ancient history! And now I really want to read Shadow Warrior ❤️😁 7y
SassenachTheBookWizard @Kallik93 I haven't. I'll have to look into her 7y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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A nice quick read before Watson's bedtime

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