The Sword of Kuromori by Jason Rohan
Kenny Blackwood arrives in Tokyo to spend the summer with his father and is stunned to discover a destiny he had never dreamed of when he finds himself in the middle of a hidden war that is about to explode. Racing against an impossible deadline, Kenny must find the fabled Sword of Heaven and use it to prevent the disaster.
`For lovers of action adventure, The Sword of Kuromori combines Japanese mythology with a modern setting, in which our hero and a kick-ass girl battle demons; distinguished by witty repartee and a vivid, expert knowledge of Japan and its culture’ Nicolette Jones Sunday Times `Present day Tokyo provides the setting for this furiously paced and entertaining adventure story. This debut author ups the thrill content by introducing a range of mythical Japanese monsters as our hero - ably supported by a motorbike-riding female sidekick - battles to stop a catastrophe, never sure of who he can trust.’ Guardian Best New Children's Books, Summer 2014 `A brilliant novel for kids about to go to Japan!’ Rhonda Carrier, Travel Writer `If you're looking for a new book that will grab a 9+ reader and not let them go until the the final page then The Sword of Kuromori should be high up on your list.’ Bookzone4boys.com `Really interesting depiction of Japanese monsters and culture combined with two superb central characters make this a brilliant start to an exciting new series!’ The Bookbag `A thrilling adventure immersed in the culture and myths of Japan. I loved all of the amazing creatures and legends in the story. A fast paced, exciting read.’ LoveReading4kids `Young readers familiar with Rick Riordan and Julia Golding will have no problem with a world where the young hero discovers special powers and mythological beings impinge on everyday events. The action moves swiftly helped by plenty of dialogue. There are clever touches - Japanese numerals for the chapters, and the judicious use of Japanese words in the text emphasising the world that is Kenny's new home. A useful addition to this particular genre.’ Books for Keeps `A tale of magic and mythology intertwined, and the fast pace leaves you feeling like you are dashing through a comic book rather than a chapter book. My teens really enjoyed reading it… interesting and intriguing and different to the other spy, mystery, adventure genre that they typically read.’ se7en.org.za
'An awesome load of fast-paced action and adventure. I found it hard to put down from start to finish!' * LoveReading4Kids *
'An awesome load of fast-paced action and adventure. I found it hard to put down from start to finish!' * LoveReading4Kids *
Jason Rohan has worked as a staff writer for Marvel Comics in New York and as an English teacher in Japan, where he lived for five years. He returned to the UK and now lives in West London with his wife and five children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781405270601 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405270608 |
| Title | The Sword of Kuromori |
| Author | Jason Rohan |
| Series | The Kuromori Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Egmont UK Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-05-08 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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