When thinking about Ninjas people often picture deadly killers wearing black clothing. However while ninjas could be fierce and skilled warriors they weren't just assassins who sneaked around in the dark. They more often worked as spies and secret agents who gathered intelligence and information on enemy clans. Dynamic illustrations and engaging tales of ninja warriors teach readers what it was like to be a stealthy secret agent in Medieval Japan.

1. Easy-to-read text tells several high-interest stories about historical ninjas their rise and fall in Medieval Japan training weapons armor battle tactics and achievements. 2. Historical information conveyed through graphic novel storytelling grabs readers' attention and keeps them wanting more. 3. Provides readers with extra facts and a map highlighting the location of several historical battles and events involving Ninja agents. 4. Discussion questions and writing prompts. 5. Read More and Internet Site resources.