Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading risuko. Risuko a kunoichi tale teen historical adventure by david kudler. David kudler author david kudler is a writer and editor living just north of the golden gate bridge with his wife maura vaughn and. David kudler though japan has been devastated by a century of civil war, risuko just wants to climb trees. Book one of the dominant gene series by francie van wirkus 0cu. Plus, free twoday shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. A kunoichi tale, a youngadult historical adventure novel set in sixteenth century japan. The torii arch we all walked out to the front gate, where the guards kaede and shiro were back at their posts. This sort of thing is difficult to balance when it comes to fantasy or historical fiction, because the world of the book is so different from the readers which is part of the pleasure of reading the book in the first place. This is the second of six kunoichi companion tales, prequel stories to david kudlers historical novel risuko. By david kudler, james egan cover design by stillpointatalanta, 9781938808340, 240pp. I am from serenity province, though i was not born there. Kudler how raven brought back the light, 2014, etc. A kunoichi tale by david kudler paragraphs and pages.
The book begins with the view from a single tree and expands gradually outward, through the experiences and perspective of the young heroine. A kunoichi tale seasons of the sword 9781938808340. Childrens, fantasy, historical, middle grade pages. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. David kudler is an expert provider of publishing services and consultant to independent and selfpublishers. Kano murasaki, called risuko squirrel is a young, fatherless girl, more comfortable climbing trees than down on the ground. David kudler is an author, editor and publisher living just north of san francisco, california with his wife, teacherauthor maura vaughn, his authortobe daughters, and their apparently nonliterary cats. Book passage san francisco 1 ferry building, san francisco, ca 415 8351020.
Yet she finds herself enmeshed in a game where the board is the whole nation of japan, where the pieces are armies, moved by scheming lords, and a single girl couldnt possible have the power to change the outcome. The kunoichi companion tales introduce characters and themes from the seasons of the sword novels, and are currently available exclusively to risuko subscribers. Young kano murasakis nickname is risuko squirrel, earned by the strength of her climbing abilities. Though japan has been devastated by a century of civil war, risuko just wants to climb trees. An orphaned samurai girl has to find her way in a japan torn by civil war, when all she wants to do is climb. The torii arch we all walked out to the front gate, where the guards kaede and shiro. This is the second of six kunoichi companion tales, prequel stories to david kudler s historical novel risuko. A kunoichi tale monday, october 3rd, 2016 7pm book passagecorte madera 51 tamal vista dr. David kudler is a writer and editor living just north of the golden gate bridge with his wife, actress, teacher, and author maura vaughn, their authortobe daughters, and their apparently nonliterary cats. Kunoichi companion tales audiobooks listen to the full.
I found myself immersed in the world of the book, getting to know the. Youngadult historical adventure novel book 2 coming soon. Reaching the funding goal will help create an attractive, exciting, historically and culturally accurate thrillride of a teen book. Risuko by david kudler, 9781938808326, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Kunoichi companion tales david kudler, author of risuko. A kunoichi tale teen adventure seasons of the sword. Jun 15, 2016 risuko by david kudler, 9781938808326, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Download it once and read it on your kindle device. My name is kano murasaki, but most people call me risuko. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Risuko becomes an interesting blend of both the historical and the magical, and the stakes of the story are enormous. Growing up far from the battlefields and court intrigues, the fatherless girl finds herself pulled into a. David kudler is an expert provider of publishing services and a consultant to independent and selfpublishers. Since 1999, he has david kudler is a writer and editor living just north of the golden gate bridge with his wife, actress, teacher, and author maura vaughn, their authortobe.
Seasons of the sword audiobooks listen to the full. A kunoichi tale teen historical adventure novel by. When the rich, elderly lady chiyome arrives at her village, risuko is whisked away to be trained to be kunoichi, a term the girl doesnt understand. Personal links stillpoint digital press fine ebook, audiobook, and print editions. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mochizuki chiyome is a historical figure who trained young women as spies and assassins, using cover identities such as shrine attendants, servants, and prostitutes. A kunoichi tale teen historical adventure by david kudler growing up far from the battlefields and court intrigues, the fatherless girl finds herself pulled into a plot that may reunite japan or may destroy it. I read that book risuko a kunoichi tale by david kudler. A kunoichi tale, a youngadult historical adventure novel set in sixteenth century japan, and is hard at work on the sequel, bright eyes.
Since 1999, he has david kudler is a writer and editor living just north of the golden gate bridge with his wife, actress, teacher, and author maura vaughn, their authortobe daughters, and their apparently nonliterary cats. A kunoichi tale seasons of the sword by david kudler isbn. A kunoichi tale seasons of the sword paperback june 15, 2016 quantity add to cart sku. Yet she finds herself enmeshed in a game where the board is the whole nation of japan, where the pieces are armies, moved by scheming lords, and a single girl couldnt possibly have the power to change the outcome. Jan 30, 2019 david kudler is raising funds for risuko. Samurai, assassins, warlords and a girl who likes to climb. Risuko a kunoichi tale by david kudler set in japan during the middle ages, risuko, who is around 12 years old, has been sold to lady chiyome and is taken to a school in mount fuji where young girls are trained to be kunoichi, although risuko has no idea what a kunoichi is nor why she is training to be one. I am from serenity province, though i was not born.
A kunoichi tale, has released white robes, the first story in a series of prequels to his upcoming teen historical novel novel. Netgalley though japan has been devastated by a century. His childrens picture book the seven gods of luck was adapted from a japanese folktale. Author david kudler has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help make risuko the best book it can possibly be. A kunoichi tale, is releasing a series of prequels to his upcoming teen historical novel novel. A kunoichi tale teen historical adventure novel on kickstarter.
A kunoichi tale teen historical adventure novel by david. An author himself, he lives just north of the golden gate bridge with his wife, actorteacherauthor maura vaughn, and their authortobe daughters. A kunoichi tale by david kudler stay safe and healthy. Smashwords about david kudler, author of white robes. David kudler, indie publisher and author of risuko. A kunoichi tale, has released white robes, the first story in a. Risuko goes through a lot of character growth throughout the book. It is the first in a planned fourbook series, seasons of the sword. Magical but historical, risuko follows one young woman along the first steps to discovering who she truly is. A kunoichi tale, david kudler recreates the world of wartorn, sixteenth century japan with careful brushstrokes. My name is kano murasaki, but everyone calls me risuko. A kunoichi tale, set in sixteenth century japan was released in june, 2016. While risuko is nearly finished, theres still more wed like to do, and we need your help. A kunoichi tale paperback by david kudler, james egan.
A kunoichi tale teen adventure seasons of the sword book 1. Available to subscribers, kunoichi companion tales introduce characters and themes from the seasons of the sword novels, and are currently available exclusively to risuko subscribers. Put to work with other trainees in the kitchen at lady chiyomes remote compound, risuko balances work with her desire to discover. Kano murasaki, called risuko squirrel, is a young fatherless girl, more comfortable climbing trees than down on the ground. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A kunoichi tale teen adventure seasons of the sword book 1 at. Volume 1 seasons of the sword by david kudler from amazons fiction books store. A kunoichi tale teen adventure seasons of the sword book 1 kindle edition by kudler, david. Risuko by david kudler overdrive rakuten overdrive. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read risuko.
749 430 108 136 1409 1002 517 1133 827 1086 391 283 552 1490 247 1292 18 1220 44 625 1444 1429 513 337 1426 410 1243 136 1240 81 183 71 406 137 949 737 1055 859 665 1268 420 624 541 558