He shares his love of martial arts with kids around the world through his extraordinary characters and dynamic live presentations. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Attacked by the powerful fuma clan, young moonshadow and the agents of. May 10, 2011 moonshadow by simon higgins, 9780316055321, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Simon higgins has 18 books on goodreads with 2125 ratings. Young moonshadow is an agent of the elite grey light order, spying for the shogun of. The way he also blended in magic, superstition, and science is also deserving of creditit is full of action, mystery, romance and dramai would give this book 9 out of 10 and rate it highly to any other young readers. Moonshadow was an extremely exciting and engaging book once it got to the middle. The comic was inspired by the cat stevens song of the same name. Rise of the ninja by simon higgins little, brown, 2010 recommended for ages 10 and up. The twilight war by simon higgins overdrive rakuten. Up against moonshadow on his first mission areseasoned spies, rogue samurai and most dangerous of all. Eye of the beast by simon higgins random house isbn. Moonshadow book 1 comparte tus pensamientos completa tu resena. The way that simon higgins encapsulates the aura and majesty of the world that the tale is set in is truly remarkable. Isbn 9781741662832 ages 1115 moonshadow is the story of a young apprentice, moon, who has trained by a secret brotherhood, the grey light order, and.
The nightmare ninja moonshadow, book 2 by simon higgins. The mixing elements of anime, fantasy, spy thrillers and medieval action in the story engaged the children to read the series at the same time learned about other cultures. The second adventure in the exciting moonshadow series powerhungry warlord silver wolf plots against moonshadow and the grey light order. A disappointing, boring start failed to draw me in. The twilight war moonshadow series, book 3 moonshadow by. Using their special training and talents they sniff out the plots and traitors against their ruler. A very simple book trailer for the first novel in the moonshadow series, moonshadow eye of the beast random house, an australian bestseller. The future of medieval japan is at stake once again.
Attacked by the powerful fuma clan, young moonshadow and the agents of the. Simon higgins, childrens author, in the writers studio simon higgins is an expolice officer and private investigator turned childrens and young adult author. A ruthless and powerhungry warlord has set out to destroy moonshadow, a young ninja spy, and his clan of ninja warriors, the grey light order, in this thrilling sequel to rise of the ninja. He has also won the fellowship of australian writers national literary award. It is a novel for younger readers that focuses on grey light order, a clan of samurai caught up in a feud with. The edge of the world, moonshadow series, gemini fables tv series.
He is an expert in japanese swordsmanship and lived in japan for a number of years. This acclaimed book by simon higgins is available at in several formats for your ereader. Feb 21, 2011 a very simple book trailer for the first novel in the moonshadow series, moonshadow eye of the beast random house, an australian bestseller which was shortlisted for an aurealis fantasy award. Simon higgins is the author of the bestselling thunderfish trilogy which was a childrens book council of australia notable book and also the jade draper series. Simon higgins is an australian screenwriter and author of books for young adults, born in 1958 in england. Buy the nightmare ninja moonshadow reprint by simon higgins isbn. The tip of moonshadows sword ambushed the lurking foe, who stood, still drawing his own weapon.
The first book is mostly entertaining if a bit slight, but the second, unfortunately, is disappointing due to an overreliance on fight scenes. Buy a discounted paperback of moonshadow online from australias leading online bookstore. Higgins is the author of the bestselling thunderfish trilogy which was a childrens book council of australia notable book and also the jade draper series. But fanatical warlords plot to plunge the nation back into chaos using a foreign secret.
Young moonshadow is an agent of the elite grey light order, spying for the shogun of japan at the dawn of an age of peace. The twilight war by simon higgins, 9781864719772, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The nightmare ninja are the first two installments in a series of ya books by simon higgins about, well, ninjas. Check out this moviequality teaser for simons moonshadow series. You have a series of young adult novels set in japan called the moonshadow series. In the moonlight, the explosive fast draw became a horizontal streak of silver, flashing momentarily from the cover of t. He also spent a decade in law enforcement as a police officer, state prosecutor and licensed private investigator. Alice smith welcomed simon and to share his famous book moonshadow series with year 4, 5 and 6. Simon higgins has worked as a disc jockey, laboratory assistant, marketing manager and even as a monster on a ghost train. Set in japan at the end of the medieval period and dawn of the tokugawa era, this exciting, actionpacked novel tells the story of young moonshadow, an orphan who has been raised to be a member of the grey light order, a secret. Rise of the ninja has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Moonshadow was originally a twelveissue maxiseries published by marvel comics under its epic imprint from 1985 to 1987.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Simon higgins has worked as a disc jockey, laboratory assistant, marketing manager and even as a. Childrens and young adult novels by author simon higgins. The moonshadow book series by simon higgins includes books moonshadow.
Moonshadow returns in his most deadly mission yet in the twilight war. But fanatical warlords plot to plunge the nation back into chaos using a foreign secret weapon. It takes the form of a comingofage story with elements of satire. A ruthless and power hungry warlord has set out to destroy moonshadow, a young ninja spy, and his clan of ninja. Simon higgins, award winning and critically acclaimed author of moonshadow, doctor id. He arrived in australia in 1963 after first living in nigeria, africa. While the moonshadow series has potential, it took a step backward in book two. The nightmare ninja has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The nightmare ninja moonshadow, book 2 by simon higgins book cover, description, publication history. Simon higgins attacked by the powerful fuma clan, young moonshadow and the agents of the grey light order fight for their lives. Jun 07, 2010 simon higgins is the author of the thunderfish trilogy which was a childrens book council of australia notable book and also the jade draper series. The nightmare ninja book by simon higgins 1 available.
See the complete moonshadow series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Its the dawn of an age of peace in medieval japan, and a power hungry warlord is plotting to plunge the nation into a deadly civil war using a secret weapon from the. Moonshadow is a 19851987 limited series written and created by j. Booktopia has moonshadow, rise of the ninja by simon higgins. Books are listed according to their most recent publication dates so newest in a series first, oldest last.
Simons work includes 2 bestsellers, thunderfish and moonshadow. May 01, 2010 young moonshadow is an agent of the elite grey light order, spying for the shogun of japan at the dawn of an age of peace. It starts off a little slow but it gets really good i really think its a good book thats what i think but i want all you people out there to read it. In this historical fantasy based on medieval japan, the orphan moonshadow has been raised as a ninja warrior spy by the members of the grey light order to serve the shogun and preserve the peace against fractious warlords. It was later released as a trade paperback currently entitled the compleat moonshadow. Jun 07, 2018 alice smith welcomed simon and to share his famous book moonshadow series with year 4, 5 and 6.
The first book was mostly entertaining if a bit slight, but the second, unfortunately was disappointing due to an overreliance on fight scenes. Eye of the beast, 2 childrens book council of australia notable books, and shortlistings for both the ned kelly crime fiction and aurealis fantasy awards. Rise of the ninja by simon higgins little brown, 2010 as the medieval period of japan draws to a close, moonshadow, a young member of the grey light order, passes the. Eye of the beast online from australias leading online bookstore. Moonshadow is the title character, a young member of the grey light order of ninjas. Moonshadow series book 2 simon higgins author 2010 spellbinder moonshadow series book 2 thea harrison author 2017 lionheart moonshadow series book 3 thea. Simon higgins is an australian screenwriter and author of books for young adults, born in 1958. The twilight war kindle edition by simon higgins author format.
In addition to being a master of stealth and swordsmanship, moonshadow possesses the eye of the. Now the fuma agents of those who seek to overthrow the shogun and decide the fate of japan their way have declared the twilight war, no mercy or quarter given. It was the first american comic book whose art was done entirely by painting. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Moonshadow ebook por simon higgins 9780316081542 rakuten kobo. In the moonlight, the explosive fast draw became a horizontal streak of silver, flashing momentarily from the cover of the shadow. Read moonshadow rise of the ninja by simon higgins available from rakuten kobo. The nightmare ninja are the first two installments in a series of childrens books by simon higgins about, well, ninjas. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Moonshadow series book 2 simon higgins author 2011 the wrath of silver wolf moonshadow series book 2 simon higgins author 2010 spellbinder moonshadow series book 2 thea harrison author 2017 lionheart moonshadow series book 3 thea harrison author 2018 the twilight war. Rise of the ninja by simon higgins is a great book. As well as conducting professional development sessions for educators, simon runs writing workshops for kids and adults in australia and overseas. Today im interviewing simon higgins because hes a fellow iaido practitioner as well as a great writer, also i thought id ask him about fantasy writing and gender, to get his perspective as a male writer look out for the giveaway at the end of the post.
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