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About Chris Bradford

As an author, Chris Bradford practises what he terms 'method writing'. For his award-winning Young Samurai series, he trained in samurai swordsmanship, karate, ninjutsu and earned his black belt in Zen Kyu Shin Taijutsu. For his Bodyguard series, he embarked on an intensive close-protection course to become a qualified professional bodyguard.

And for the Soul Prophecy trilogy, Chris travelled extensively to experience first-hand the cultures featured in the story - from living with the Shona people in Zimbabwe, to trekking the Inca trail, to meditating in a Buddhist temple amid the mountains of Japan.

His bestselling books are published in over twenty-five languages and have garnered more than thirty-five children's book awards and nominations. Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior was deemed one of Puffin's 70 Best Ever Books, alongside Treasure Island and Robin Hood. To discover more about Chris, go to www.chrisbradford.co.uk

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Recent updates about Chris Bradford

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), The Way of the Dragon (Young Samurai, Book 3) by Chris Bradford from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), The Way of the Dragon (Young Samurai, Book 3) by Chris Bradford from Puffin.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

You'll love Young Samurai: The Way of Fire (short story) by Chris Bradford. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

Moscow

On this day 1918, Moscow became the capital of revolutionary Russia. Why not try Bodyguard: Assassin (Book 5) by Chris Bradford. Published by Puffin.

1 month ago

Moscow

On this day 1918, Moscow became the capital of revolutionary Russia. Why not try Bodyguard: Assassin (Book 5) by Chris Bradford. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

International Ninja Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. The Way of the Warrior (Young Samurai, Book 1) by Chris Bradford.

5 months ago

International Ninja Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. The Ring of Water (Young Samurai, Book 5) by Chris Bradford.

5 months ago

International Ninja Day

You should read The Way of the Warrior (Young Samurai, Book 1) by Chris Bradford. Published by Puffin.

5 months ago

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