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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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November Events

Darker evenings mean it's a perfect time of year for stargazing. Why not read Bodyguard: Hostage (Book 1) by Chris Bradford from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

21 days ago

World Maritime Day

Loving The Ring of Wind (Young Samurai, Book 7) by Chris Bradford from Puffin.

1 month ago

Back to school

Kids will love The Way of the Warrior (Young Samurai, Book 1) by Chris Bradford from Puffin

2 months ago

Back to school

Kids will love The Way of the Sword (Young Samurai, Book 2) by Chris Bradford from Puffin

2 months ago

Back to school

Kids will love Young Samurai: The Way of Fire (short story) by Chris Bradford from Puffin

2 months ago

Back to school

Could there be a better time to read The Way of the Warrior (Young Samurai, Book 1) by Chris Bradford from Penguin Random House Children's UK

2 months ago

Back to school

Could there be a better time to read The Way of the Sword (Young Samurai, Book 2) by Chris Bradford from Penguin Random House Children's UK

2 months ago

World Youth Skills Day

Learn some new skills with The Way of the Dragon (Young Samurai, Book 3) by Chris Bradford from Penguin Random House Children's UK

4 months ago

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