The Secrets of Ninja School

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Master Willow's Ninja School is a place where junior ninja saplings must learn many important skills: how to make themselves invisible, fight skillfully, meditate patiently and-most importantly-how to be brave and unleash their own secret talent. But Ruby's no good at traditional ninja skills and she seems too afraid to conquer her fears. Can a quiet, gentle sapling really graduate from ninja school Yes! Especially when she taps into her own special talents. Includes a craft for making a felt stuffed dragon! A Christy Ottaviano Book

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A Great Lakes Book Award Reading List Selection for K-1

"The artist's gouache, pen, and ink illustrations are a treat, with aesthetics reminiscent of 1950s graphic design and animation. Inventive framings make every page a surprise."--Publishers Weekly

"Practicing the ways of the ninja allows her to find and develop her own creative skills as she bravely comforts and supports her fellow saplings-in-training navigate the separation from home to school with a gift of friendship. For young readers finding their own special skills."--School Library Journal

Author Bio

Deb Pilutti is an award-winning illustrator and designer. She was previously a partner at oliebollen.com, designing toys and products for the children's market. The creator of Ten Rules for Being a Superhero, she lives with her family in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Visit her online at debpilutti.com