In "Monkey Fist" by Rhian Nest James, the story follows the tumultuous journey of a young man entangled in a web of family secrets and personal demons. As he grapples with his past while navigating the complexities of love and loyalty, he finds himself drawn into a world of martial arts and self-discovery. With intense training and fierce competitors, he learns that strength lies not just in physical prowess but in understanding oneself. As he confronts both external challenges and internal battles, he sets out to reclaim his identity and forge a new path for his future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Samurai Kids .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Turtleback Books .

Sandy Fussell lives south of Sydney, Australia. She studied mathematics at university, is intensely interested in history and now works in IT. Rhian Nest James started working as a freelance illustrator in 1987 and has since illustrated over sixty children's books. Rhian moved to Sydney, Australia from her native Wales in 2002. Sally Murphy is a mother, wife, teacher, speaker, website manager and reviewer as well as an author. She was born in Perth and now lives in Corrigin, in the wheatbelt of Western Australia. In 2001 she decided to dedicate herself to her dream of becoming a children's author and has now published 28 books. Sally lives with her husband and five of her six children in a small town in rural Western Australia. Rhian Nest James has been working as a freelance illustrator for many years after graduating from Exeter College of Art with an Honours Degree in Illustration. She has produced illustrations for a wide variety of publishers and organizations but her speciality is children's books having illustrated over 60 and contributed illustrations to many more. Rhian moved to Sydney from her native Wales in 2002 and she continues to illustrate including the highly successful series Samurai Kids.