Chris Bradford
Chris Bradford is a professional musician and songwriter. He began Judo at the age of 7 and has since trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Tai-jutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. His bestselling Young Samurai and Bodyguard series are both hugely popular and have been shortlisted for a number of awards, including the Children's Book Award. He lives in a small village in West Sussex with his wife and children.
Books
Cyborg (Virtual Kombat 3)
Author: Chris Bradford
Illustrator: Anders Frang
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 9-12
Reading age: 9+
Following on from Gamer and Virus, this is the third book in Chris Bradford's dystopian series. Specifically designed to reduce barriers to reading, this super-readable book is sure to appeal to gamers and martial arts fans.
Gamer
Author: Chris Bradford
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 7+ (Hi-Lo reader: content is appropriate to teenagers)
Scott struggles to survive on the streets of a post-apocalyptic world. His only way out is to get into the Virtual Kombat gaming tournament, but will he ever be able to leave it again? A fast-paced thriller that keeps the reader engaged through every twist and turn.
Ninja: Death Touch
Author: Chris Bradford and Sonia Leong
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 8+
Older and wiser, Taka is faced with another challenge. Lord Oda has sworn to destroy all ninja and is marching towards Taka's village with a huge army of samurai. Taka will need to use all of his skills if he wants to protect his home, his family and his honor.
Ninja: First Mission
Author: Chris Bradford
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 8+
A dyslexia- friendly book with plenty of appeal for action-loving readers
The Ring of Sky: Young Samurai
Author: Chris Bradford
Publisher: Puffin Books
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 9+
This final installment in Bradford's Young Samurai series, about an English boy stranded in Japan in the seventeenth century, sees Jack's adventures reach a thrilling conclusion.
Virus: Virtual Kombat 2
Author: Chris Bradford
Illustrator: Anders Frang
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 9-14
Reading age: 9+
A tense and gripping thriller set in the world of virtual reality gaming, presented in a super-readable and accessible format for teens.
Young Samurai The Way of the Warrior
Author: Chris Bradford
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 9+
This engaging historical adventure story will immerse young readers in the traditions and culture of Ancient Japan, including its complex codes of loyalty and honour.