{"product_id":"i-was-an-eighth-grade-ninja-bud-rogers-9780310713005","title":"I Was an Eighth-Grade Ninja: 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA young immigrant girl's story and a battle between a fantastical kingdom and earth collide in this first book of the Tomo graphic novel series, where thirteen-year-old orphan Hana must leave Japan for a new life in America. Her arrival complicates not only her life, but that of a group of animal-like beings who are searching for an ancient sword.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Moonbeam Award bronze medal for comics and graphic novels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the death of her mother, Hana is forced to move to San Francisco to live with a grandfather she has never met. While her grandpa is kind and welcoming, and has a cute raccoon named Tomo, the only place Hana feels at home is in his dojo, where she further hones her martial arts technique. Then she meets Brittany, a girl who could become a good friend ... but Brittany also has friends who want to see Hana fail at any cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, in the kingdom of Argon Falls, the bull-like Lord Ardath and his fox warriors search for a sword that will cement Ardath's rule and give him ultimate control ... and a special portal has led him directly to San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Was an Eighth-Grade Ninja\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis perfect for readers 10 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewas created by veteran animators from Disney Animation Studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeatures diverse characters, including an Asian main character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtains kid-friendly, anime-like illustrations and a relatable plot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewill appeal to fans of Studio Ghibli, Jen Wang, and graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bud Rogers, Andrew Simmons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0310713005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310713005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Zondervan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.10h x 5.30w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e129950 \/ I Was an Eighth-Grade Ninja\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Bronze Medal Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePW Notes and Reprints\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/27\/2007 pg. 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCBA Retailers\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2007 pg. 76","brand":"Bud Rogers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43994829259007,"sku":"9780310713005","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a0d663bf-4a66-4e0d-bad3-1fd985ad870b.jpg?v=1683332421","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/i-was-an-eighth-grade-ninja-bud-rogers-9780310713005","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}