Samurai Kids: White Crane - Softcover

Niya Moto is the only one-legged Samurai kid in Japan, famous for falling flat on his face in the dirt. None of the samurai schools will teach Niya, until a letter of offer arrives from the legendary samurai warrior Ki-Yaga, sensei of the Cockroach Ryu. Niya joins the four other students of the Cockroach Ryu, all with barriers of some sort, and as they learn traditional samurai skills they become firm friends. But their skills will be tested as they make the treacherous journey to the annual Samurai Games and face their mighty opponents, the Dragon Ryu. Will they be able to overcome their gravest fears in time?

It's not easy being a one-legged Samurai. But Niya – the White Crane – is not alone. He is one of the Samurai Kids of the Cockroach Ryu. Together the Samurai Kids must face many dangers. Together, they must make the treacherous journey to the Samurai Games. Together, they must confront the might of the Dragon Ryu and overcome their gravest fears. Can a one-legged boy become a great Samurai warrior? Will the gutsy Cockroaches defeat the mighty Dragons?