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The Ninja Apprentice: The Lost Scrolls of Fudo Shin [Kindle Edition]

Jon F. Merz
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Book Description

Fourteen-year-old Jimmy Dolan has been shuffling from orphanage to orphanage since the sudden death of his parents, lost, and confused with a voice speaking in his head, until he is adopted by his "Aunt" V and thrown into a world where he must learn to fight to survive.

On the run from an evil industrialist known as Kotogawa and his band of assassins, Jimmy flees the United States and heads to Japan where he learns that he is the last inheritor of a ninja family lineage. Tasked with finding nine sacred relics stolen from his family, Jimmy must learn the ways of the ancient Matsuda-ryu ninja warriors, recover the relics and battle against Kotogawa, whose hatred for Jimmy's family runs back hundreds of years.

Only then will Jimmy be able to reclaim the honor of the Matsuda-ryu Ninja and become the head of his family.

The Lost Scrolls of Fudo Shin is book one in this new exciting series from the author of the bestselling Lawson Vampire series, Jon F. Merz. It is packed with authentic ninjutsu techniques, strategy, and more culled from the author's training in authentic Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu for over twenty years. There are other ninja adventure books, but none written by an author who studies the real thing! Don't miss this exciting new series in the tradition of Alex Rider, Ranger's Apprentice, and more!


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  • File Size: 463 KB
  • Print Length: 272 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0081MPTRI
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,084 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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This is a great series for tweens or teens who like adventure stories. Raev1  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Can't wait for the next book to be released! Sue  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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5.0 out of 5 stars Do You Want To Be A Ninja? May 11, 2012
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This is the author's first foray into YA novels & I believe he has succeeded in writing a compelling story for young boys, but one which should appeal to many others as well. It is the tale of a 14 yr old boy who learns he has a greater destiny, to become a ninja and defeat a great evil. The action is unrelenting, and the young hero must overcome numerous obstacles in his initial quest to acquire the lost scrolls of Fudo Shin. Along the way, he receive martial arts training, and this training is very realistic, providing information that will intrigue all audiences. There are some cool plot twists, and you are left wanting more, desirous of reading a sequel. If you have a son, nephew, cousin, etc. why not give him a copy of this book, and be sure to read a copy yourself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific read for kids and adults! May 10, 2012
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Ostensibly, this is a work for young adults, but for us regular ol' adults, it's also a terrific read and a race from start to finish. I won't give away any of the spoilers or the plot, but it's a worthwhile adventure that I would have loved as a kid. For the parents who are content-aware, the book contains no sex but realistic and accurate violence (with appropriate consequences). It also contains accurate portrayals of several martial arts in it, notably Togakure Ryu ninjutsu, Kukishinden Ryu hanbojutsu, and their modern interpretations.

If you've got a kid who loves an adventure read to far off lands, martial arts action, and other cultures, they're going to love Ninja Apprentice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book November 29, 2012
By David B
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I loved this book, it keep me interested the whole time, I never wanted to put the book down, I cant wait for the next one to come out. I train in Bujinkan and have read and studied ninjutsu most of my life. Please keep them coming.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Kept my interest through the whole read. I don't read much ninja books, not at all really, so this was a good change in read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Melissa A. McCabe
5.0 out of 5 stars chock full of real life action, issues, and ninja secrets
Jon Merz has created a young adult novel that bridges the gap between fantasy and reality based young adult fiction. Read more
Published 10 months ago by thorpo
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Absolutly an awesome book. Thank you Jon. I study under the bujinkan and reading this book made me feel as if I was at home. Superb
Published 10 months ago by Albertol
5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure!!
Although, I wouldn't recommend this book for children under 10, I definitely loved it! If this were made into a movie (which I could hope for) it would probably fall between a PG... Read more
Published 11 months ago by C.F. Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to series!
Jon Merz has done it again! This is a great start to a new series. It may be geared to young guys, but anyone who likes action adventure books would enjoy it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Jus great!
If you are interested in ancient Japan, ninja and martial arts and maybe you are just 15 years old, this book is for you. You should buy it and you will really enjoy it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sergio
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids/tweens/teens (whatever I am) like me!
As a 13, going on 14, year old this book was right up my alley! I mean ninjas? Epic! I was completely hooked through out the entire book and I was sorta sad when I finished. Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. Crump
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant new series for martial artists and adventure readers
I just finished this book and could hardly put it down. The suspense combined with authentic Ninjutsu terms and techniques made for an excellent read. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure story
Jon Merz proves with Ninja Apprentice that not only can he write an outstanding adventure series for adults (the Lawson Vampire series) he can also write a rousing adventure series... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Raev1
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