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Shy Ninja Kindle & comiXology

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 539 ratings

Young Rena suffers from a social anxiety disorder. It keeps her from engaging at school, from hanging out with her best friend in person, or participating in any sort of group activity. Pressed by her mother to find some social outlet, she enrolls in a School for Ninjas—and in an instant, her life changes. Rena's instructor, the mysterious Dysart, tells her that her presence fulfills an ancient prophecy and that she will become the Ninja legend known as "The Ghost." Assuming she can even get past her own anxieties, will she help Dysart return the Ninja to their former glory, or is Dysart planning to exploit Rena for his own cryptic aims?
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From School Library Journal

Gr 5–8—Rena, who is socially anxious, would rather spend her days in her room playing video games (she connects virtually with her friend Sidney, who can't leave his house because of an unnamed medical condition), but she feels pressured to socialize with others. Her therapist gives her the assignment of joining at least one club and hands her a flyer for the Watsonville Ninja School. After she fills out the school's online test on a whim, the master of the school shows up and tells Rena she's accepted. Ninja training is her opportunity to get everyone's attention away from her, especially if she can learn some of those vanishing ninja skills she's seen in movies. And she soon learns that she is the Ghost, who, according to ancient prophecy, will save all ninjas from ruin. Refreshingly, Rena isn't defined by her social anxiety, and outside of school, she's an energetic and self-assured character capable of making friendships on her own terms. The richly colored artwork adds to the story's lively tone with spirited action scenes and vivid facial expressions reminiscent of the Nickelodeon Avatar series. Rena has tan skin and teal hair, and her mom has light skin and orange hair. Although most other secondary characters are also portrayed with light skin, Sidney is Black. VERDICT With a sensitive depiction of mental illness and plenty of dynamic action, this is a fun addition to graphic novel collections.—Amanda Melilli, Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0965X21Z8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Les Humanoïdes Associés (June 1, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 236474 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 129 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 539 ratings

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Ricardo is a writer, toy buff and life-long Scooby-Doo fan.

His Elvis Sightings Mystery series has received rave reviews for its humor and inventive plots. The graphic novel "A Hero's Death," funded on Kickstarter and then published by IDW, has been hailed as "heart-warming yet heart-breaking and magical."

He's written numerous comics for DC Comics, including Legends of the Dark Knight, Teen Titans Go! and Resident Evil, among others. Ricardo has also written a number of children's titles, including Boo, The World's Cutest Dog, Sports Illustrated Spotlight Soccer and an upcoming project with Humanoids.

When he's not writing, Ricardo maintains a vintage toy blog, drives 70's muscle cars, and shops year round for Halloween decorations for his home in California.

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Customers find the book entertaining and exciting. They appreciate the excellent writing and artwork, especially for graphic novel fans. The book uses ninja tropes in a fun and entertaining way.

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"Great art! I love how it is sympathetic to all the anxious and shy people out there. Love the way Rena slowly becomes less socially awkward...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's entertainment value. They find it entertaining, exciting, and a splendid read with lots of action and graphic novel-like art.

"Shy Ninja plays on all the ninja tropes in a fun and entertaining way. Well worth a read and good for young and old." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
    8 year old: “I like that she gets to be a ninja and the belt that makes her blend into stuff. I like the drawings, they’re pretty good. It’s cool to see how she has some of the same feelings as me”

    That seems relatively calm praise given that they say they have each read it 50 times. Will be looking forward to the next book by these authors!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024
    Getting a little more comfortable in my new house with my kids is the most important aspect for them as I get more and I want more to live here in a more secure environment so they are able not just for their parents to have the freedom and privacy that is needed in a relationship and it makes them more happy
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2022
    This was a nice Middle Grade read. Approachable for children without talking down to them and has a grounded enough plot and writing to be readable by an adult.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023
    Excellent writing and art as well as some very good research capturing the general "feel" of the historical and non-mythological methodologies from the warring states era. Bravo! I hope to see more of this series in the future and strongly recommend it
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022
    Shy Ninja plays on all the ninja tropes in a fun and entertaining way. Well worth a read and good for young and old.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
    Great art! I love how it is sympathetic to all the anxious and shy people out there. Love the way Rena slowly becomes less socially awkward. Also, nice fight scenes! Love the way junior is interpreted would like a little backstory from the characters, like how Antonia got her scar, and why Sidney has to stay in his bubble. Or what caused Rena to become socially awkward.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
    Super exciting I love this book so much it's recommended for people who love exciting book art people who love graphic novels.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2021
    "Shy Ninja" respects its' young readers with snappy dialogue and plenty of information about difficult subjects. It is a splendid read with lots of action.

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