The Way of the Warrior

A powerful story of loyalty and betrayal, past and prophecy, set against the violent backdrop of warring clans in sixteenth-century Japan.

Andrew Matthews has written over 60 books for children and teenagers, including Cat Song, which was nominated for the Smarties Book Prize in 1994.

Jimmu is haunted by the death of his father, and his destiny is clear - he must train as a samurai, so that one day he can take revenge against his father’s rival, and restore his family name. But just as blood is about to about to be spilled, Jimmu discovers something that cast’s doubt on his life’s mission. Now Jimmu must change his fate, before his own life is placed in jeopardy...

Andrew Matthews has been writing for fun since he was seven, but was a teacher for twenty-three years before becoming a full-time author. He has written over sixty books for children and teenagers, including Cat Song, which was nominated for the Smarties Book Prize in 1994, and the critically acclaimed Love Street. He is a hugely versatile writer, and has retold many myths, legends and classic stories, as well as creating his own original picture books and novels.Andrew lives in Reading with his wife and their cat.