Ninja Attack!: True Tales of Assassins, Samurai, and Outlaws (Yokai ATTACK! Series)

My son (age 7) and I are loving all we are learning together about Ninja's. The book is heavy on details about individual ninjas. A little lighter on general ninja info. Mostly it's great to fuel the 7 year old imagination. I wish, for my own understanding a little more historical context was given to the stories.My biggest beef, however are the illustrations. Fun, comic book style and very unrealistic.(Not that it doesn't make for a fun perusal. But for all the historic detail that is given in the book, the more striking illustrations leave a very contrived image.) I've never liked how women especially are portrayed in comics. I love that women are talked about - loved learning that there were ninja women. Didn't like the nearly nude comic rendition of them. Other content relating to women is a bit mature for a 7 year old (references to prostitution, etc.) but I can selectively edit that as we read together. I had to be much more creative editing the pictures (with black and colored markers and a sharpie).So though the book description mentions that it is a great book for all ages, it's on an advanced reading level, and the pictures of women are comic book style, and as such, in my modest opinion, revealing and inappropriate.

If your a ninja fan and want a fun look at historical and legendary ninja this is a fun read. If your a Naruto fan and that's what got you into ninja it's a good book to learn about the real ninja that some of the characters are based on or the legends they are based on such as Jiraiya,Tsunade and Orochimaru all who are part of a classic Japanese story about Jiraiya. It's good and informative while knowing how to keep your intrest with witty dialog. I'll admit I saw the book cover and thought it would be a funny ninja story but instead I was pleasently surprised to find a good historical collection on ninja and those who used them as well.

Awesome book!

Loads of information and great anime style illustrations! I reccomend this book for nebodys collection... also check out the other 2 books in the collection Yueri Attack! n Yokai Attack! All 3 books where great!

This book is super cool and full of illustrations and facts about real life ninja and a few samurai as well.I grew up in the 80s and wathced the ninja movies etc. I am still intrigued by by the shinobi. Fun, interesting guidebook for the ninja/martial arts enthusiasts.

A very good book about japanese folklore, is awesome and full color!

As expected and quick delivery

A fun read with great illustrations and backed by real research

Such great dedication to one of the most intriguing topics of Japanese culture. Highly recommend

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There is a lot of information in this book about different Samurai, Ninja etc., over a long period of time in Japanese history plus some great illustrations.

I got this as a present for my ninja and he absolutely loves it! I as well really liked the art work and writing. Very simple yet quite informative. Would definitely recommend!

Just as advertised, really interesting book and a nice size and finish. Came in good time and condition.