Books like Blue fingers by Cheryl Aylward Whitesel
Koji, who loses his apprenticeship as a dye‑maker, finds himself captured and compelled to train as a ninja. He remains loyal only until he learns that samurai have burned his former village, sparking a conflict between duty and justice. The story follows his journey through the world of ninjas and samurai, set in historical Japan.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Cheryl Aylward Whitesel
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