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| middle grade ninja: Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Marcus Emerson, 2018-06 My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja. It's my first day at a new school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but she might be a little too cool for me). I was just another scrawny kid until a group of ninjas recruited me into their clan. It was a world of trouble I wasn't prepared for, which is why I kept this diary (or 'chronicle' as my dad would call it) to warn other kids about the dangers of becoming a ninja. They say history is destined to repeat itself ... well, not if I can help it. |
| middle grade ninja: Ninja Timmy Henrik Tamm, 2015-11-10 For fans of the film series Shrek and the Chronicles of Narnia and of Frozen, as well as classic books such as Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Cricket in Times Square, and The Mouse and the Motorcycle, this imaginative and engaging debut middle-grade novel by author/illustrator/animator Henrik Tamm includes plucky animal characters, action-packed adventure, and lush full-color illustrations throughout. Timmy the cat, his pal Simon the mink, and the pig brothers Jasper and Casper are inventors, and they’re hoping to sell their fabulous new contraption to a local merchant. With high hopes, they haul their machine through the crowded streets of Elyzandrium—and are promptly robbed by a gang of bullies. With the help of two new friends, Alfred, a kindly old toymaker, and Flores, a skilled cat pilot, Timmy and his pals set out to get back what is rightfully theirs. As it turns out, they’re not the only victims of these dastardly criminals. But what can this band of misfits do? In this action-packed adventure, the intrepid Timmy and his wily friends transform themselves into crime-fighting ninjas—and quite possibly heroes! |
| middle grade ninja: Ninja! Arree Chung, 2014-06-03 A little boy flexes his ninja chops in this hilariously sweet adventure, written and illustrated by debut author Arree Chung. A ninja must be strong, courageous, and silent! He creeps through the house on a secret mission. There may be obstacles! But have no fear—a true ninja can overcome all challenges. |
| middle grade ninja: When You Reach Me Rebecca Stead, 2009-07-14 Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda's favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of 'life, death, and the beauty of it all.' —The Washington Post This Newbery Medal winner that has been called smart and mesmerizing, (The New York Times) and superb (The Wall Street Journal) will appeal to readers of all types, especially those who are looking for a thought-provoking mystery with a mind-blowing twist. Shortly after a fall-out with her best friend, sixth grader Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes, and she doesn’t know what to do. The notes tell her that she must write a letter—a true story, and that she can’t share her mission with anyone. It would be easy to ignore the strange messages, except that whoever is leaving them has an uncanny ability to predict the future. If that is the case, then Miranda has a big problem—because the notes tell her that someone is going to die, and she might be too late to stop it. Winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Fiction A New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book Five Starred Reviews A Junior Library Guild Selection A PARADE Best Kids Book of All Time A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of the Century Absorbing. —People Readers ... are likely to find themselves chewing over the details of this superb and intricate tale long afterward. —The Wall Street Journal Lovely and almost impossibly clever. —The Philadelphia Inquirer It's easy to imagine readers studying Miranda's story as many times as she's read L'Engle's, and spending hours pondering the provocative questions it raises. —Publishers Weekly, Starred review |
| middle grade ninja: Lemons Melissa D. Savage, 2017 After her mother dies in 1975, ten-year-old Lemonade must live with her grandfather in a small town famous for Bigfoot sitings and soon becomes friends with Tobin, a quirky Bigfoot investigator. |
| middle grade ninja: Waiting for Augusta Jessica Lawson, 2017-05-09 From the author of The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher and Nooks & Crannies comes a “whimsical, heartwarming,” (Kirkus Reviews) and profound tale of love, loss, and family. Eleven-year-old Benjamin Putter has a lump in his throat, and he’s certain it’s a golf ball. He knows it sounds crazy, but everything’s been topsy-turvy since his father died last month. And he doesn’t know how to fix it. Then, one day, something starts tugging at Ben, telling him to hurry to Augusta, Georgia—home of the most famous golf course in the world. Ben might be going a little crazy, but escaping Hilltop, Alabama, sounds like a darn good idea. (And just maybe it will make that lump go away.) As he makes his way to Augusta, Ben partners up with a mysterious runaway named Noni, and they embark on a journey full of strange and wonderful surprises—and possibly magic—at every turn. |
| middle grade ninja: Tales of a Fifth-Grade Knight Douglas Gibson, 2015-08 Isaac is your average fifth grader until he has strayed into a mysterious subterranean realm that has been lurking beneath his school, Castle Elementary. |
| middle grade ninja: The Farwalker's Quest Joni Sensel, 2011-10-01 Ariel has always been curious, but when she and her best friend Zeke stumble upon a mysterious old telling dart she feels an unexplained pull toward the dart, and to figuring out what it means. Magically flying great distances and only revealing their messages to the intended recipient, telling darts haven't been used for years, and no one knows how they work. So when two strangers show up looking for the dart, Ariel and Zeke realize that their discovery is not only interesting, but very dangerous. The telling dart, and the strangers, leads them to a journey more perilous and encompassing than either can imagine, and in the process both Zeke and Ariel find their true calling. |
| middle grade ninja: Saraswati's Way Monika Schröder, 2010-11-09 If the gods wanted Akash to have an education, he is told, they would give him one. But Akash has spent his entire twelve years poor and hungry. So he decides to take control of his own life and try for a scholarship to the city school where he can pursue his beloved math. But will challenging destiny prove to be more than he has bargained for? In this raw and powerful novel, fate and self-determination come together in unexpected ways, offering an unsentimental look at the realities of India. Saraswati's Way is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. |
| middle grade ninja: The Super Life of Ben Braver Marcus Emerson, 2018-03-06 It all started with a peanut butter cup . . . which leads Ben Braver to a secret school for kids with super abilities. Ben has never had any special powers—and maybe never will. But could this be his chance to become the superhero he's always dreamed of? Packed with black-and-white art and comic strips throughout, The Super Life of Ben Braver is the first book in a hilarious adventure series about the greatness that lies within any middle schooler who dreams big from Marcus Emerson, the author of the smash hit Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja series. |
| middle grade ninja: Fake ID Lamar Giles, 2014-01-21 Lamar Giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary Witness Protection thriller, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Harlan Coben, and John Grisham. Nick Pearson is hiding in plain sight. In fact, his name isn't really Nick Pearson. He shouldn't tell you his real name, his real hometown, or why his family just moved to Stepton, Virginia. And he definitely shouldn't tell you about his friend Eli Cruz and the major conspiracy Eli was uncovering when he died. About how Nick had to choose between solving Eli's murder with his hot sister, Reya, and staying low-key like the Program said to do. But he's going to tell you—unless he gets caught first. . . . |
| middle grade ninja: Ninja: Get Good Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, 2019-08-20 From one of the leading Fortnite gamers in the world comes your game plan for outclassing the rest at playing video games. “Get the right gear, practice the right way, and get into the right headspace and you too can Get Good.”—Time Packed with illustrations, photographs, anecdotes, and insider tips, this complete compendium includes everything Tyler Ninja Blevins wishes he knew before he got serious about gaming. Here's how to: • Build a gaming PC • Practice with purpose • Develop strategy • Improve your game sense • Pull together the right team • Stream with skill • Form a community online • And much more Video games come and go, but Ninja's lessons are timeless. Pay attention to them and you'll find that you're never really starting over when the next big game launches. Who knows—you may even beat him one day. As he says, that's up to you. Praise for Ninja: Get Good “If you’re a casual gamer looking to refine your gaming skills or equipment, or someone considering getting into esports, then livestreamer and gaming guru Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins’ book could be the perfect guide.”—Los Angeles Times “It’s perfect for young kids just getting into gaming after watching streamers, like Ninja, and their parents who may not know much about gaming and streaming . . . It’s an all-in-one checklist of everything you need to start up on a streaming life. This book breaks down complex and sometimes obscure concepts in gaming that many non-gamer parents may not know about or the kids know about instinctually but can't put into words.”—GameCrate |
| middle grade ninja: Writing Irresistible Kidlit Mary Kole, 2012-12-04 Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just kid's stuff anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing. • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership. • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more. • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you. |
| middle grade ninja: Shadow Warrior Tanya Lloyd Kyi, 2017 It's 1558, and warlords across Japan are battling for territory and control. Into this setting, award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi weaves the stories of three people: Mochizuki Chiyome, a young woman determined to become a ninja whose plans are thwarted by an arranged marriage; Takeda Shingen (The Tiger), a fierce warlord seeking a new weapon to outsmart his enemies; and Aki, an orphaned tavern girl whose destiny is changed by a mysterious woman. As their stories intersect, the three characters become key players in an elaborate network of undercover female ninjas who will eventually shift the balance of power in Japan. Based on the true story of Mochizuki Chiyome and her all-female spy network, Shadow Warrior takes readers on a journey through feudal Japan, from villages to castles to battlefields.-- |
| middle grade ninja: Under the Bottle Bridge Jessica Lawson, 2017-09-05 In the tradition of Counting by 7s and Three Times Lucky, critically acclaimed author Jessica Lawson returns with her fourth whimsical, lyrical, and heartfelt middle grade novel about a girl who’s desperately trying to keep her life together, when everything seems to be falling apart. In the weeks leading up to Gilbreth, New York’s annual AutumnFest, twelve-year-old woodcraft legacy Minna Treat is struggling with looming deadlines, an uncle trying to hide Very Bad News, and a secret personal quest. When she discovers mysterious bottle messages under one of the village’s 300-year-old bridges, she can’t help but wonder who’s leaving them, what they mean, and, most importantly…could the messages be for her? Along with best friend Crash and a mystery-loving newcomer full of suspicious theories, Minna is determined to discover whether the bottles are miraculously leading her toward the long-lost answers she’s been looking for, or drawing her into a disaster of historic proportions. |
| middle grade ninja: Terror at the Talent Show: #5 Marcus Emerson, 2022-12-15 Chase has to figure out who is trying to ruin the upcoming talent show, but first, he has to deal with some new ninjas, an ugly moose costume, and a missing bird. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO. |
| middle grade ninja: Beware the Ninja Weenies David Lubar, 2013-06-04 Thirty-three stories about stranded aliens, a horrifying cheesemaker, a boy with the power to make stars vanish, and other frightening things. Includes notes on how the author got his ideas for these stories. |
| middle grade ninja: The Secret of Lost Luck Donna Galanti, 2021-02-09 Beyond the mist lies a magical secret waiting to be discovered . . . From Epic! Originals, Unicorn Island is a middle-grade illustrated novel series about a young girl who discovers a mysterious island full of mythical beasts and darker dangers! When Sam arrives in Foggy Harbor, population 3,230, all she can see is a small, boring town that's way too far from home. And knowing that she's stuck there all summer with her grumpy Uncle Mitch only makes things worse. But when Sam discovers a hidden trapdoor leading to a room full of strange artifacts, she realizes Foggy Harbor isn't as sleepy as it seems. With the help of a new friend, Sam discovers an extraordinary secret beyond the fog: an island of unicorns whose fates are intertwined with hers. |
| middle grade ninja: Kid YouTuber Marcus Emerson, 2020 With the help of his two best friends, Chuck and Annie, Davy throws himself into making viral YouTube videos with hilariously disastrous results. If he can pull this off, then everybody at his new school will know his name before even meeting him. Davy's YouTube channel has everything - awesome pranks? Check! School lunch reviews? Check! Undercover detention missions? Check! Getting duct taped to the wall? Check - wait, what? Becoming a rockstar Youtuber isn't easy, but Davy won't give up ... no matter how crazy things have to get.--Amazon.com |
| middle grade ninja: Return to Roar Jenny McLachlan, 2021-06-29 The imaginary world they created has been waiting for them to come back. Twins Arthur and Rose created the magical world of Roar when they were very young, and until recently, they’d all but forgotten it exists. But when the villain who still haunts their nightmares kidnaps their grandfather, Roar becomes part of their lives again. When the twins go back to Roar for their first visit after rescuing Granddad, they soon discover there’s no time to explore—Crowky, the villain, is poised to destroy their world, using a weapon that brings their deepest fears to life. Arthur and Rose must use all their courage and travel to the End of Roar to confront Crowky and save the world they built. This enchanting, action-packed novel is the sequel to The Land of Roar, a bestseller in the UK, and isperfect for readers who’ve always dreamed of exploring Narnia and Neverland. |
| middle grade ninja: The Other Boy M. G. Hennessey, 2016-09-20 A beautifully heartfelt story about one boy’s journey toward acceptance. A book that Jill Soloway, the award-winning creator of Transparent, called “a terrific read for all ages” and Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson, called “an emotionally complex and achingly real read.” Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best friend, Josh. But Shane is keeping something private, something that might make a difference to his friends and teammates, even Josh. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shane’s whole world comes crashing down. It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that he’s still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane. |
| middle grade ninja: Coo Kaela Noel, 2020-03-03 “An unforgettable story of friendship, love, and finding your flock.” —Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, Universe In this exceptional debut, one young girl’s determination to save the flock she calls family creates a lasting impact on her community and in her heart. Gorgeous and literary, this is an unforgettable animal story about friendship, family, home, and belonging. For readers who love books by Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate. Ten years ago, an impossible thing happened: a flock of pigeons picked up a human baby who had been abandoned in an empty lot and carried her, bundled in blankets, to their roof. Coo has lived her entire life on the rooftop with the pigeons who saved her. It’s the only home she’s ever known. But then a hungry hawk nearly kills Burr, the pigeon she loves most, and leaves him gravely hurt. Coo must make a perilous trip to the ground for the first time to find Tully, a retired postal worker who occasionally feeds Coo’s flock, and who can heal injured birds. Tully mends Burr’s broken wing and coaxes Coo from her isolated life. Living with Tully, Coo experiences warmth, safety, and human relationships for the first time. But just as Coo is beginning to blossom, she learns the human world is infinitely more complex?and cruel?than she could have imagined. This remarkable debut novel will captivate readers from the very first line. Coo examines the bonds that make us family, the possibilities of love, and the importance of being true to yourself. Fans of Katherine Applegate, Kate DiCamillo, and Barbara O’Connor will devour this extraordinary story. Features black-and-white spot art throughout. |
| middle grade ninja: The Echo Park Castaways M. G. Hennessey, 2019-07-02 From the author of The Other Boy comes a poignant and heartfelt novel that explores what it means to be a family. Perfect for fans of Counting by 7s. Nevaeh, Vic, and Mara are veterans of the Los Angeles foster care system. For over a year they’ve been staying with Mrs. K in Echo Park. Vic spends most of his time living in a dream world, Mara barely speaks, and Nevaeh is forced to act as a back-up parent. Though their situation isn’t ideal, it’s still their best home yet. Then Child Protective Services places Quentin in the house, and everything is turned upside down. Nevaeh really can’t handle watching over anyone else, especially a boy on the autism spectrum. Meanwhile, Quentin is having trouble adjusting and attempts to run away. So when Vic realizes Quentin just wants to see his mom again, he plans an “epic quest” to reunite them. It could result in the foster siblings getting sent to different group homes. But isn’t family always worth the risk? |
| middle grade ninja: Jack B. Ninja Tim McCanna, 2018 Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, Jack employs his marital arts training to complete a secret mission that ends with a surpise. |
| middle grade ninja: A Game of Chase: #4 Marcus Emerson, 2022-12-15 The fate of the school's science fair rests in Chase's hands when he receives an anonymous invitation that sends him on a messed up treasure hunt in search of students' missing projects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO. |
| middle grade ninja: Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 11: Beware of the Supermoon Marcus Emerson, Noah Child, 2017-11-23 Chase Cooper here, and I'm back with my eleventh diary as a 6th grade ninja! CRAZIEST. WEEK. EVER. It's the week of the supermoon, and the Astronomy Club is hosting an overnight on Thursday. Sounds like an awesome time, except for the fact that the red and green ninjas, AKA the holiday ninjas, have secretly planned a finishing move for Wyatt that would destroy him forever. As if that weren't enough, some kid name Chris Moss, AKA Christmas, makes me an offer that's hard to refuse. It's good versus evil this time, and to be honest... evil is startin' to look pretty good. |
| middle grade ninja: I Was an Eighth-Grade Ninja Andrew Simmons, Rob Corley, Tom Bancroft, 2007 Hana's move from Japan to San Francisco becomes more difficult when she must use the martial arts training her grandfather taught her to battle animal-like warriors from another dimension. |
| middle grade ninja: Pirate Invasion Marcus Emerson, Noah Child, Sal Hunter, 2013-11 Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and upMy name is Chase Cooper, and this is my second diary as a 6th grade ninja. It's only been a month since my last entry, but in a school as crazy as mine, a month is an eternity. My school recently had a day where everyone talked like a pirate, but it didn't stop after that! It became worse as the week went on, and pretty soon there were rumors of a massive pirate invasion. I ignored the warnings because I thought they were a joke. Turns out... I was wrong. Now my entire school is in danger, and I'm the only one that can save it.Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 2: Pirate Invasion is a funny thriller that's entertaining for kids, middle school students, and adults. |
| middle grade ninja: The Campaign Leila Sales, 2020 Twelve-year-old Maddie runs her babysitter Janet's campaign to become mayor of their city and protect arts funding. |
| middle grade ninja: Ninja on the Farm Luke Flowers, 2018-09 In the first book in this fun Level 1 reader series, Moby Shinobi heads to the farm! Moby wants to help Farmer Bob, but what if his ninja skills aren't right for the job? From SLJ: ''A great easy reader that illustrates that everyone can be helpful in the right situation.'' |
| middle grade ninja: 100 Ninjas at the Zoo Treesha Vaux, 2018 Calling all ninjas, ten by ten, time to escape your daytime pen. One hundred animals will be there. It's ninja night at the fair! |
| middle grade ninja: I Was an Eighth-Grade Ninja , 2010-06-22 Winner of the Moonbeam Award Bronze Medal for comics and graphic novels! Martial Arts Moves Aren't Just for Practice Anymore. Hana, a Japanese orphan, is used to working on her martial-arts skills. After she moves to California to live with her grandfather, the only place she really feels at home is in his martial-arts studio. But all that practice will come in handy when savage creatures from another world attack! In the blink of an eye, Hana realizes she has a lot to learn about herself, her grandfather, and his strange little pet. |
| middle grade ninja: Sned Higgins Chris C Billingsley, 2020-03-11 Sned may not be the coolest kid in sixth grade, heck, he may not even be the coolest kid in his circle of friends. None of this matters to Sned, though, because he's going to win the election for class president. He has something no one else in his school has - and it's not his mild Aspergers - it's his Ninja skills. There's just one tiny problem. Sned can't possibly give his big campaign speech (you know, the one in front of the whole school?) without his trusty sword at his side. With only three days before the big day, Sned must find a way to get his overworked Dad to pay attention to him, survive both dodgeball and capture the flag - by flying under the radar of Greg and his goon squad - and find a way to retrieve his sword from his Grandma's before he has to give the most important speech of his eleven-year-old life. No big deal, right? |
| middle grade ninja: Jump Jump Ninja Navneet Singh, Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Young Adult (YA) / Children's Target Audience: Middle-grade to Young Adult (8-16 years) 1. Concept Overview Jump Jump Ninja is a fast-paced, action-filled adventure that follows a young, determined ninja named Kai. Kai, a gifted but inexperienced martial artist, embarks on an epic journey to prove his worth as a true ninja. Armed with his incredible agility, skill in stealth, and a strong sense of justice, he must face ancient enemies, mysterious trials, and uncover the secrets of his family's ninja legacy. Along the way, Kai discovers what it truly means to be a hero. 2. Setting The Hidden Village: A mystical, remote village nestled deep in the mountains, home to the world's most skilled ninjas. The village is surrounded by dense forests, rugged cliffs, and hidden pathways. The Secret Temple: An ancient structure filled with puzzles, traps, and powerful enemies. It is said that those who conquer the temple will unlock the secrets of the legendary Shadow Blade, a weapon said to grant unimaginable power. The Shadow Realm: A dark dimension where time and reality bend, home to the mysterious organization that Kai must defeat to save the Hidden Village. 3. Main Characters Kai: A 14-year-old ninja-in-training with a natural gift for jumping and climbing, giving him extraordinary agility. He has a mischievous streak but is incredibly brave. His determination and loyalty to his friends and village are what make him a true hero. Master Tetsuo: The wise, older mentor who trains Kai. Master Tetsuo is an experienced ninja who teaches the importance of balance, patience, and inner strength. He holds many secrets about the past that will be crucial in Kai’s journey. Mika: Kai’s childhood friend and fellow ninja-in-training. Though she is calm and collected, Mika is a fierce fighter and an excellent strategist. She often challenges Kai’s rash decisions and helps him learn to think before acting. Ryo: The villainous leader of the Shadow Clan, a group of rogue ninjas seeking to overthrow the Hidden Village. Ryo is ruthless, cunning, and always seems to be one step ahead. His mysterious powers give him the ability to control shadows and manipulate darkness. 4. Plot Outline Prologue: The story begins with an ancient legend told by the elders of the Hidden Village. It speaks of a young ninja who would rise to greatness by mastering the art of jumping—the signature move of the ninja clan. But a dark force is also prophesied to come and challenge the balance of the world. Chapter 1: The Leap of Faith Kai faces his first challenge: completing the legendary Leap of Faith to prove his worthiness as a ninja. This dangerous task tests his agility and trust in his abilities. With Mika’s support, Kai succeeds, though barely, impressing Master Tetsuo, who hints that there are greater challenges ahead. Chapter 2: The Shadow Clan Strikes The Hidden Village comes under attack from the Shadow Clan. Ryo’s forces invade, using dark magic and shadow beasts. Kai and Mika must defend their village, but they quickly realize that the Shadow Clan’s power is more dangerous than they imagined. Chapter 3: The Training Begins Master Tetsuo intensifies Kai's training, teaching him ancient techniques of stealth and agility. Kai learns to blend into shadows, leap across vast distances, and fight with precision. But the more he learns, the more questions arise about his own family’s connection to the Shadow Clan. Chapter 4: The Secret Temple To uncover the truth about the Shadow Clan, Kai, Mika, and Master Tetsuo venture to the Secret Temple. It is a place filled with deadly traps and challenges designed to test a ninja's mind, body, and spirit. Here, Kai learns of a powerful artifact known as the Shadow Blade, which holds the key to defeating the Shadow Clan. Chapter 5: Into the Shadow Realm After finding the Shadow Blade, the trio ventures into the Shadow Realm—a dark dimension ruled by Ryo. The Shadow Realm is a place where reality distorts, and they must face terrifying creatures and illusions. As Kai grows stronger, he starts to unlock hidden powers of his own. Chapter 6: The Final Showdown In the final battle, Kai faces Ryo in a duel for the fate of the Hidden Village. The battle is intense, with Kai using every ounce of his training, agility, and heart to overcome the dark powers of Ryo. The confrontation reveals shocking truths about Kai’s lineage and his true potential as a ninja. Epilogue: A New Dawn With Ryo defeated and the village saved, Kai and Mika return as heroes. But their journey is far from over. Master Tetsuo hints that the world is full of ancient mysteries, and there will always be more adventures ahead. Kai stands ready, now more confident and skilled than ever, to protect the Hidden Village and continue his training. 5. Themes and Messages Courage and Determination: Kai’s journey is about overcoming self-doubt and rising to the occasion when faced with challenges. Friendship and Loyalty: The bonds Kai shares with Mika and Master Tetsuo are central to his growth, showing how important teamwork and trust are in overcoming adversity. The Balance Between Light and Darkness: The conflict between the Hidden Village and the Shadow Clan represents the eternal struggle between good and evil, and Kai’s journey reflects the idea that darkness can only be defeated with light. 6. Style and Tone Action-Packed: The story will be fast-paced with plenty of action sequences, including ninja battles, daring escapes, and heart-pounding chases. Humor and Heart: Though there is intense action, the characters share moments of humor, warmth, and friendship, making the story relatable and light-hearted at times. Fantasy Elements: Magical abilities, mysterious artifacts, and mythical creatures will be part of the world-building, giving the story a fantastical edge. |
| middle grade ninja: Pitch Your Book Sheila M. Averbuch, 2025-06-03 You've done it! You've finished writing your novel. Next step? Time to connect with an agent. The good news is agents are searching for promising new novelists. But are you prepared to immediately capture their attention? They're notoriously short on time and patience, and here's what they want to know right away: Just tell me what your book is about. Do you have the query letter that succinctly captures your novel — and instantly hooks the agent? PITCH YOUR BOOK is your step-by-step guide from novelist and pitching champion Sheila M. Averbuch. You'll learn the proven method to distill your novel into the short pitch that forms the heart of your query letter. With up-to-date tips and digital tools that simplify and demystify the querying process. CLEAR, CONCISE AND EASY TO FOLLOW Countless guides offer advice about the path to publication, but only PITCH YOUR BOOK trains you to spot the most gripping elements of your story and write the pitch that compels the agent to want to know more. Sheila M. Averbuch was the first pitching champion for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in the UK. Using Sheila's four-step method, you'll: - Find the most memorable way to describe your protagonist - Distill the character's journey, struggle and stakes - Draw out the moments of highest tension from your novel Plus: - Learn how to personalize a query and position your book in the market - Describe yourself without overloading the agent - For beginners: learn the vital steps to take BEFORE querying |
| middle grade ninja: Watchdog Will McIntosh, 2019-05-07 Thirteen-year-old twins Vick and Tara have built an incredible machine—a loyal robotic watchdog named Daisy. But, when local crime boss Ms. Alba schemes to add Daisy to her robot army, Vick and Tara must go to great lengths to protect their prized pet. Because Daisy is more than just any robot—she’s their constant protector, and together the three make a great team. Vick and Tara are determined to stop the mob from tearing their little family apart. And they might just succeed! Sure, the evil Ms. Alba has more robot watchdogs, but none are as smart—or as faithful—as their Daisy. Plus, if things get too dangerous, Tara could always upgrade their pet. With her mechanical skills, she could make Daisy bigger, stronger, and a lot more intimidating! A Junior Library Guild Selection A 2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Selection Engaging, suspenseful, and with nearly all the vivid fighting confined to robots, this gritty tale is perfect for a younger audience than most post-apocalyptic stories. —Kirkus Reviews This compelling drama with cool tech themes and bad guys getting their comeuppance is a winner. —SLJ |
| middle grade ninja: Who’s Afraid of a Giant Wheel? Zainab Sulaiman, 2023-01-09 At school, Noorie is sassy. She does not listen to her teachers and bosses over her schoolmates. At home, Noorie is a slave to her neighbour and friend, Tina. Whatever Tina wants, Noorie does. Tina's friendship helps Noorie ignore the fact that her marks are bad, her teachers don't seem to like her and that her father and mother are not getting along any more. Yet when everything falls apart, and even Tina rejects her, who will Noorie turn to? |
| middle grade ninja: Munni Monster Madhurima Vidyarthi, 2023-02-06 She was angry too, angry inside; about this unknown person who was being suddenly forced into her perfect life. That she would have to give up her room-her bed!-and share Thamma with this-this . . .' Mishti's life changes when her grandmother's cousin Munni, who has cerebral palsy, comes to live with them. Her only thought is to make her leave, somehow. But as time goes by, Munni shows strange endearing habits and when matters come to a crisis, Mishti is no longer sure that Munni is really the monster she thought she was. A funny moving story about a ten-year-old dealing with strange and difficult changes and disability, and above all, about love. |
| middle grade ninja: Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades Penny A. Bishop, John M. Downes, Katy Farber, 2021-02-25 Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades shows how teachers in grades 5–8 can leverage the use of personalized learning plans (PLPs) to increase student agency and engagement, helping youth to establish learning goals aligned with their interests and assess their own learning—particularly around essential skills that cut across disciplines. Drawing on their research and work with fifty schools in Vermont, where PLPs are used statewide, the authors show how personalized learning aligns with effective middle grades practice and provide in-depth examples of how educators have implemented PLPs in a wide range of schools representing different demographics and grade configurations. They also highlight five critical roles for teachers in personalized learning environments—as empowerer, scaffolder, scout, assessor, and community builder—and illustrate how teachers can adapt the PLP process for their own unique contexts. Grounded in experience and full of engaging examples, artifacts, and tools, the book builds on the emerging field of personalized learning and connects it with the developmental needs of middle schoolers to provide a unique and valuable resource for individual classroom teachers, teacher teams, school leaders, teacher‐educators, and others. |
| middle grade ninja: Ramanujan Arundhati Venkatesh, 2022-10-24 With direct access to the top Maoist leadership, Rahul Pandita provides an authoritative account of how a handful of men and women, who believed in the idea of revolution, entered Bastar in Central India in 1980 and created a powerful movement that New Delhi now terms as India's biggest internal security threat. It traces the circumstances due to which the Maoist movement entrenched itself in about 10 states of India, carrying out deadly attacks against the Indian establishment in the name of the poor and the marginalised. It offers rare insight into the lives of Maoist guerillas and also of the Adivasi tribals living in the Red zone. Based on extensive on-ground reportage and exhaustive interviews with Maoist leaders including their supreme commander Ganapathi, Kobad Ghandy and others who are jailed or have been killed in police encounters, this book is a combination of firsthand storytelling and intrepid analysis. |
intermediate，medium，mid，middle作为“中间的”意思，怎么进 …
Apr 5, 2021 · intermediate和medium比较像，mid和middle比较像。所以分两组来说。 按词性来看，就仅看它们的形容词（mid就是个词缀，之后再细说）
Middle School 和 High School 都是中学吗？那初中和高中怎么区 …
Oct 13, 2011 · 如果没记错，美式英语中初中为Middle School，高中为High School，中学这个阶段称Secondary Education，而英式英语中，初中为Junior High,高中为Senior High，但其实在英 …
对一个陌生的英文名字，如何快速确定哪个是姓哪个是名？ - 知乎
知乎，中文互联网高质量的问答社区和创作者聚集的原创内容平台，于 2011 年 1 月正式上线，以「让人们更好的分享知识、经验和见解，找到自己的解答」为品牌使命。知乎凭借认真、专业 …
Last name 和 First name 到底哪个是名哪个是姓？ - 知乎
上学的时候老师说因为英语文化中名在前，姓在后，所以Last name是姓，first name是名，假设一个中国人叫…
全脂牛奶和脱脂牛奶有啥区别？ - 知乎
参考 ^ The relationship between high-fat dairy consumption and obesity, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease ^ Dairy consumption in association with weight change and risk of becoming …
有什么在线背单词的好网站？ - 知乎
3.100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know 这份词表由美国传统词典的编辑们精挑细选后得出，词表中100个单词非常具有学习价值，建议全部掌握。 American Heritage Dictionaries …
现在这些大模型，哪个在代码编写上表现的最好呀？ - 知乎
代码填充（Fill-in-the-middle）能力突出，适合IDE实时补全; 中英双语优化，中文注释生成更准确; 数学推理能力在代码模型中领先（HumanEval得分超GPT-3.5） 实测体验：项目级代码维护表 …
和外国人打网游要知道哪些游戏术语？ - 知乎
Oct 14, 2013 · mid——Middle Lane：中路/中单. bot——Bottom lane：下路. ADC、APC——略. lol英雄一大堆，请走传送门鼠标悬停即出名字—— League of Legends Wiki. royal——皇 …
想问一下大家web of science文献检索点不动 只能用作者检索怎么 …
问题解决方法：使用学校机构登录。具体操作如下： 点开web of science，在你的界面点击你的用户图标，并选择结束会话并注销，然后会转到登录界面。
Steam Client WebHelper究竟是什么？同时存在多个同名进程，而 …
有什么方法能彻底禁用这个东西啊？并非电脑配置问题，以前dota2高特效40帧左右妥妥的，不知何时出了这个…
intermediate，medium，mid，middle作为“中间的”意思，怎么进 …
Apr 5, 2021 · intermediate和medium比较像，mid和middle比较像。所以分两组来说。 按词性来看，就仅看它们的形容词（mid就是个词缀，之后再细说）
Middle School 和 High School 都是中学吗？那初中和高中怎么区 …
Oct 13, 2011 · 如果没记错，美式英语中初中为Middle School，高中为High School，中学这个阶段称Secondary Education，而英式英语中，初中为Junior High,高中为Senior High，但其实在英 …
对一个陌生的英文名字，如何快速确定哪个是姓哪个是名？ - 知乎
知乎，中文互联网高质量的问答社区和创作者聚集的原创内容平台，于 2011 年 1 月正式上线，以「让人们更好的分享知识、经验和见解，找到自己的解答」为品牌使命。知乎凭借认真、专业 …
Last name 和 First name 到底哪个是名哪个是姓？ - 知乎
上学的时候老师说因为英语文化中名在前，姓在后，所以Last name是姓，first name是名，假设一个中国人叫…
全脂牛奶和脱脂牛奶有啥区别？ - 知乎
参考 ^ The relationship between high-fat dairy consumption and obesity, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease ^ Dairy consumption in association with weight change and risk of …
有什么在线背单词的好网站？ - 知乎
3.100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know 这份词表由美国传统词典的编辑们精挑细选后得出，词表中100个单词非常具有学习价值，建议全部掌握。 American Heritage Dictionaries …
现在这些大模型，哪个在代码编写上表现的最好呀？ - 知乎
代码填充（Fill-in-the-middle）能力突出，适合IDE实时补全; 中英双语优化，中文注释生成更准确; 数学推理能力在代码模型中领先（HumanEval得分超GPT-3.5） 实测体验：项目级代码维护 …
和外国人打网游要知道哪些游戏术语？ - 知乎
Oct 14, 2013 · mid——Middle Lane：中路/中单. bot——Bottom lane：下路. ADC、APC——略. lol英雄一大堆，请走传送门鼠标悬停即出名字—— League of Legends Wiki. royal——皇 …
想问一下大家web of science文献检索点不动 只能用作者检索怎么 …
问题解决方法：使用学校机构登录。具体操作如下： 点开web of science，在你的界面点击你的用户图标，并选择结束会话并注销，然后会转到登录界面。
Steam Client WebHelper究竟是什么？同时存在多个同名进程，而 …
有什么方法能彻底禁用这个东西啊？并非电脑配置问题，以前dota2高特效40帧左右妥妥的，不知何时出了这个…
