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Deadly Flowers

A Ninja's Tale

Part of A Ninja's Journey

Author Sarah L. Thomson
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$17.95 US
Astra Publishing House | Astra Young Readers
5.81"W x 8.56"H x 0.81"D  
On sale Apr 05, 2016 | 272 Pages | 9781629792149
Grades 5-9
Reading Level: Lexile 750L
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Kata, a ninja, embarks on her first solo mission, for which she must enter a warlord's castle and make sure that a certain sleeping occupant never awakens. But then Kata discovers that her target is just a young boy (and that her new accomplice is that boy's slightly older sister), and suddenly her mission is much more complicated than she bargained for. Faced with taking someone's life or confronting the dire consequences of failure in her mission, Kata must make a hard choice, one that leads her into a more dangerous battle than she ever expected. In this action-packed coming-of-age novel, Kata discovers that while a ninja must always act alone, humanity requires that you accept the trust and friendship of others.
Sarah L. Thomson has published more than thirty books, including prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction, picture books and novels. Her work includes a lively mystery featuring an orphaned baby griffin, a riveting survival story about wildfires and wombats, and nonfiction about elephants, sharks, tigers, plesiosaurs, and other fascinating creatures. Kirkus Reviews praised the “richly poetic language” of Wombat Underground, and School Library Journal called her picture book Cub’s Big World “a big must-have.” Sarah worked as an editor at HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster before becoming a full-time writer. Her most recent book is When Paul Revere Rode, illustrated by Nik Henderson. She lives in Portland, Maine. Learn more about her work at sarahlthomson.com. View titles by Sarah L. Thomson
"A girl's first mission as a ninja is complicated by a pair of young siblings and dangerous Japanese spirits.... Thomson has created heroines who are opposites yet manage to use their strengths to take control of their lives under the social restraints of their time.... Edge-of-your-seat action that will have both girls and boys rooting for the girl ninjas." — Kirkus Reviews

Genuinely thrilling, with surprises at every turn and a solid emotional core, this is just the thing for Percy Jackson fanatics thirsty for more, more, more.' — Booklist

In feudal Japan, orphan Kata was not attractive enough to become a courtesan so she was grateful that Madame Chiyome chose her to train as a 'deadly flower'—a ninja. Now, at fifteen, Kata's first mission is to assassinate someone in the warlord's castle.... Nonstop action, interesting characters, and a journey into another time and culture make this novel worthy...' — VOYA Magazine

Kata is a "deadly flower," a trained ninja who works alone and can take care of herself. She is fully prepared for her first solo assignment, until she learns she is to be an assassin.... The story unfolds with many twists and turns that keep readers intrigued... a great combination of adventure, fantasy, and horror, with two strong heroines who form an unlikely alliance. A great story that is perfect for readers who are interested in ninjas and other warriors.' — School Library Journal

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Kata, a ninja, embarks on her first solo mission, for which she must enter a warlord's castle and make sure that a certain sleeping occupant never awakens. But then Kata discovers that her target is just a young boy (and that her new accomplice is that boy's slightly older sister), and suddenly her mission is much more complicated than she bargained for. Faced with taking someone's life or confronting the dire consequences of failure in her mission, Kata must make a hard choice, one that leads her into a more dangerous battle than she ever expected. In this action-packed coming-of-age novel, Kata discovers that while a ninja must always act alone, humanity requires that you accept the trust and friendship of others.

Author

Sarah L. Thomson has published more than thirty books, including prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction, picture books and novels. Her work includes a lively mystery featuring an orphaned baby griffin, a riveting survival story about wildfires and wombats, and nonfiction about elephants, sharks, tigers, plesiosaurs, and other fascinating creatures. Kirkus Reviews praised the “richly poetic language” of Wombat Underground, and School Library Journal called her picture book Cub’s Big World “a big must-have.” Sarah worked as an editor at HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster before becoming a full-time writer. Her most recent book is When Paul Revere Rode, illustrated by Nik Henderson. She lives in Portland, Maine. Learn more about her work at sarahlthomson.com. View titles by Sarah L. Thomson

Praise

"A girl's first mission as a ninja is complicated by a pair of young siblings and dangerous Japanese spirits.... Thomson has created heroines who are opposites yet manage to use their strengths to take control of their lives under the social restraints of their time.... Edge-of-your-seat action that will have both girls and boys rooting for the girl ninjas." — Kirkus Reviews

Genuinely thrilling, with surprises at every turn and a solid emotional core, this is just the thing for Percy Jackson fanatics thirsty for more, more, more.' — Booklist

In feudal Japan, orphan Kata was not attractive enough to become a courtesan so she was grateful that Madame Chiyome chose her to train as a 'deadly flower'—a ninja. Now, at fifteen, Kata's first mission is to assassinate someone in the warlord's castle.... Nonstop action, interesting characters, and a journey into another time and culture make this novel worthy...' — VOYA Magazine

Kata is a "deadly flower," a trained ninja who works alone and can take care of herself. She is fully prepared for her first solo assignment, until she learns she is to be an assassin.... The story unfolds with many twists and turns that keep readers intrigued... a great combination of adventure, fantasy, and horror, with two strong heroines who form an unlikely alliance. A great story that is perfect for readers who are interested in ninjas and other warriors.' — School Library Journal

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