Snake (The Five Ancestors, Book 3) (Paperback)

by Jeff Stone (Author)

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Product Description
Twelve-year-old Seh is a snake-style master and a keeper of secrets. Close-lipped and ever-watchful, he has used his highly attuned senses to collect information about his brothers, his temple, and even Grandmaster. Now, with the temple and Grandmaster gone, Seh sheds his orange robe like an old skin, joins a bandit gang, and meets a mysterious woman whose name means Cobra—all the while trying to stay one step ahead of vengeful Ying!


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About the Author
Jeff Stone lives in the Midwest with his wife, their two children, and a python named Yokwan. He holds a black belt in Shaolin-Do kung fu. Like the Five Ancestors, he was adopted as an infant. He began searching for his birth parents when he was 18 and found them 15 years later. He is hard at work on the Five Ancestors #5.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (February 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375830766
• ISBN-13: 978-0375830761
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,604 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 3 in The Five Ancestors Series.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Snake is the best of the three books so far!, March 20, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Snake (The Five Ancestors, Book 3) (Hardcover)

I thought the first two books were exciting but this one is really action-packed. If you liked the others you should definately read this one. It takes the story of the five ancestors to all different places. The only thing wrong with the book is that it could be longer. I didn't want it to end. I can't wait for Crane to come out.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FIve Ancestors Snake by Jeff Stone, April 26, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Snake (The Five Ancestors, Book 3) (Hardcover)

Snake was the most thrilling book yet in the Five Ancestors series.Basically, the whole story starts out at Cangzhen temple where five young monks have to flee after it was destroyed by a traitor.Each of them hurry into a forest and seperate in order to learn about there forgotten past.I like this book the most because it is full of awesome action pact events. BUT, don't feel that's all it's about.It's chock full of secrets that are yet to unfold. I can't wait for Crane to come out.I also suggest you get The previous books in the series which are Tiger and Monkey. Read this book with great care and an open mind.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever, October 19, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Snake (Five Ancestors) (Paperback)

The Five Ancestors: Snake (Book 3)

The Five ancestors is the BEST book I have ever read in my entire life. Written by Jeff Stone, The Five Ancestors is about 5 young brother warriors taught in different styles of Kung-Fu: Monkey(Malao), Snake(Seh), Tiger(Fu), Crane(Hok), and Dragon(Long). They all lived in a temple and learned new techniques and moves daily. There was a 6th brother named Ying, but he left the temple angrily because of a fight with the grandmaster. The grandmaster is the master of the temple, and he takes care of the young boys. Years after Yings departure, he returns with an army of soldiers to destroy the temple.
The temple warriors are severely outnumbered, and they fight to the death. Grandmaster saves the boys by putting them into a large crate until the battle is over and then the boys flee. Some say they are the "chosen ones" because they were the only ones to survive the battle. The boys split up and flee in different paths and were supposed to find there true destiny.
The Five Ancestors: Snake, combines an EXCELLENT story, with battles that are so realistic that they leave the reader waiting for more. The action in The Five Ancestors keeps you interested without making you go "yeah right!"
In conclusion, The Five Ancestors: Snake is The Best book in the world. The combined story with action and suspense is a true masterpiece. I would give this book a 15 out of 10 because of how good it is. The entire series is a great and stunning one to leave you waiting for the next book.