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  • Published: 1 August 2008
  • ISBN: 9781741662832
  • Imprint: Random House Australia Children's
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $22.99

Moonshadow 1: Eye of the Beast




Know your enemy . . . Steal his secret . . . Beware the girl . . .

Trained by a secret brotherhood. Charged with the fate of his world. Able to see through the eyes of animals. Young Moonshadow is an agent of the elite Grey Light order, spying for the Shogun of Japan at the dawn of an age of peace. But fanatical warlords plot to plunge the nation back into chaos using a foreign secret weapon. Up against Moonshadow on his first mission are
seasoned spies, rogue samurai and most dangerous of all . . . a beautiful girl. Can Moon's courage, sword and unique powers prevent his land sliding back into civil war?

  • Published: 1 August 2008
  • ISBN: 9781741662832
  • Imprint: Random House Australia Children's
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $22.99

About the author

Simon Higgins

Simon Higgins has worked as a disc jockey, laboratory assistant, marketing manager and even as a monster on a ghost train. He also spent a decade in law enforcement - as a police officer, state prosecutor and licensed private investigator. He has a black belt in Iaido, an ancient style of swordsmanship which prizes traditional techniques and medieval samurai etiquette. He has trained and competed in Iaido contests in Japan - including before a royal audience - and placed fifth in the 2008 Iaido World Titles. As well as conducting professional development sessions for educators, Simon runs writing workshops for kids and adults in Australia and overseas.

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