Chris Bradford is the award-winning author of the Young Samurai series.

Recipient of 14 book awards and nominations (including the Red House Book Awards 2009 shortlist), the first book The Way of the Warrior is deemed one of Puffin's 70 Best Ever Books, alongside Treasure Island and Robin Hood.

A World Book Day 2010 author, Chris is involved in the Read To A Million Kids campaign. His unique book performances and readings have garnered numerous accolades and he has appeared before more than 80,000 school children in more than 250 schools, 16 book festivals and 12 countries.

Chris practises what he writes about, having earned his black belt in Zen Kyu Shin Taijutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. He is also trained in judo, karate, kickboxing and samurai swordsmanship. Before becoming a full-time author, he was a professional musician and songwriter.

He is a keen supporter of teachers and librarians in their quest to improve literacy skills and provides free Teachers' Guide to his books at www.youngsamurai.com.

Website: www.youngsamurai.com

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All the Young Samurai books have been quizzed by the Content Department.  These are middle years books with book levels ranging from 5.8 to 6.7.  The adventures of a young  Samurai warrior in training in 17th century Japan will appeal to boys, but he has a feisty female sidekick to capture girls’ imaginations, too!

Quiz 213173, Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior (#1)
Quiz 215422, Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword (#2)
Quiz 216961, Young Samurai: The Way of the Dragon (#3)
Quiz 218586, Young Samurai: The Ring of Earth (#4)
Quiz 219863, Young Samurai: The Ring of Water (#5)
Quiz 220587, Young Samurai: The Ring of Fire (#6)

Also quizzed is the 2010 World Book Day book, Young Samurai: The Way of Fire, Quiz 216100.

And did you know that Chris also has a Pocket Money Puffin book out called Virtual Kombat?  This is a middle years book with a slightly lower book level of 4.1  The quiz number is 217932.