Courage, skill and spirit
The Circle of Three tests these qualities, while Jack struggles to prepare and to master the Way of the Sword.
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Chris Bradford - Author
A high-stakes martial-arts adventure about a young student under pressure from demanding training, a hostile peer group and a dangerous enemy. Its central appeal appears to be the combination of samurai discipline, escalating tests and the need to survive.
One year of training in samurai school and Jack Fletcher is in real trouble ...Not only is he struggling to prepare for the Circle of Three, an ancient ritual that tests a samurai's courage, skill and spirit to the limit, he's caught in a running battle with fellow student Kazuki and his gang.But these are the least of Jack's problems. He knows his deadly rival – the ninja Dragon Eye - could strike at any moment. Jack possesses the very thing he will kill for.Can Jack master the Way of the Sword in time to survive a fight to the death?
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA high-stakes martial-arts adventure about a young student under pressure from demanding training, a hostile peer group and a dangerous enemy. Its central appeal appears to be the combination of samurai discipline, escalating tests and the need to survive.
The Circle of Three tests these qualities, while Jack struggles to prepare and to master the Way of the Sword.
Jack faces Kazuki and his gang at school while also being threatened by the ninja Dragon Eye.
Attention is warranted for peril and martial violence: Jack faces a deadly rival, a possible fight to the death and ongoing conflict with fellow students.
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