SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: OF SWORDS AND RINGS by Gary Reed
Illustrated by Rick Hoberg
Category: Manga/Comics/Pop Fiction
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 8/28/06
Publisher: Actionopolis/Komikwerks
Reviewed by: Carrie Spellman
Rating: 4 Stars
Kat and David Anderson have a pretty typical brother and sister relationship. Meaning they like to fight with each other. The
difference between them and other siblings is that they've been trained to fight by their grandfather since they were little kids.
Kat's focus has always been on skill and agility. David is more about strength and force. They both like to win.
The only family Kat and David know is their Grandfather. He has taken care of them and raised them ever since they can
remember. Kat isn't sure how he supports them all without a job. He spends most of his time in his Dojo, or in the building
next door to it. Kat and David aren't allowed in the Dojo, but their Grandfather often takes them to the other building to
train. Although he calls it teaching.
It's a good thing that Kat's had a lot of "teaching," because she's going to need all of it and more. When their family turns out
to be legendary, and the legend comes to life, no one is quite prepared.
SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: OF SWORDS AND RINGS is a fun, action-packed adventure, and very vividly written. A
story that gives a whole new meaning to family history and family reunions. And one that ends way too quickly! I'm ready to
read the next one, now.
Illustrated by Rick Hoberg
Category: Manga/Comics/Pop Fiction
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 8/28/06
Publisher: Actionopolis/Komikwerks
Reviewed by: Carrie Spellman
Rating: 4 Stars
Kat and David Anderson have a pretty typical brother and sister relationship. Meaning they like to fight with each other. The
difference between them and other siblings is that they've been trained to fight by their grandfather since they were little kids.
Kat's focus has always been on skill and agility. David is more about strength and force. They both like to win.
The only family Kat and David know is their Grandfather. He has taken care of them and raised them ever since they can
remember. Kat isn't sure how he supports them all without a job. He spends most of his time in his Dojo, or in the building
next door to it. Kat and David aren't allowed in the Dojo, but their Grandfather often takes them to the other building to
train. Although he calls it teaching.
It's a good thing that Kat's had a lot of "teaching," because she's going to need all of it and more. When their family turns out
to be legendary, and the legend comes to life, no one is quite prepared.
SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: OF SWORDS AND RINGS is a fun, action-packed adventure, and very vividly written. A
story that gives a whole new meaning to family history and family reunions. And one that ends way too quickly! I'm ready to
read the next one, now.
Spirit of the Samurai:
Of Swords and Rings
by Gary Reed
Of Swords and Rings
by Gary Reed