The Black Lotus: Shadow of the Ninja: Shadow of the Ninja

by Kieran Fanning Narrated by Tristan Morris

Overview

"Wonderful characters, unbelievable adventure . . . I loved this book." -- Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series



Ghost, Cormac, and Kate are not like other kids. Ghost can turn invisible, Cormac can run up walls, and Kate can talk to animals--all abilities that make them perfect for the Black Lotus, a training school for ninjas who are sworn to protect the world from the evil samurai-run Empire. But when the Moon Sword--a source of unimaginable power--is stolen, the three are forced to put their new skills to the test and go back in time to sixteenth-century Japan and retrieve it.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Advance praise for The Black Lotus"Wonderful characters, unbelievable adventure . . . I loved this book." — Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series

School Library Journal

08/01/2016
Gr 3–6—When three street kids from very different countries notice a strange man following them, they know nothing good can come from it. However, what happens next changes their lives in a remarkable manner. Will Kate, Cormac, and Ghost use their special talents to fight for the benefit of their world? Or will fear compel them to live under the stifling empire created by President Goda in his quest for ultimate power? Fanning creates an interesting tale of superpowers, magic swords, and talking animals woven with Japanese vocabulary. Die-hard action adventure fans will enjoy the narrative as seemingly unlikely heroes find themselves fighting to become ninjas and save the world. Though the work is not explicit, some guardians may shy away from such open discussion of the perils of a war-torn civilization. Remarkably unbelievable but entertaining nonetheless, this will captivate adventure-hungry readers. VERDICT Purchase for large collections where fans have exhausted their avenues for action-filled fantasy books like "Beastwars."—DeHanza Kwong, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171290474
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/27/2016
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Read an Excerpt

The man with one eye sat in Ghost's wicker chair. He smiled. "My name is Makoto," he said.Ghost glanced behind, ready to run again. "How did you get here so fast?""I've been here ever since you left."Ghost pulled the door closed. "You have to leave. If I'm seen with an Empire man in my house. . . ""I hate Goda and his Empire as much as you do," said the man, standing.Ghost crossed his arms. "What do you want?"The man stepped closer. His black hair was streaked with gray and tied in a tight ponytail. From his long, angular face, the single eye shone like a beacon. "I want the same thing as you: to see the Empire burn."Ghost laughed. "Impossible!" But the thought of the Empire going up in flames piqued his interest enough to keep him listening.The man shook his head. "Nothing is impossible."He held out his hand. In his palm was a small black flower

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