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When Derek Fallon and his classmates decide to become ninjas, they harness new skills to confront everyday challenges. Their new training leads them into an investigation of mysterious minotaur graffiti that has taken over the town. Along the way, the friends learn teamwork, courage, and the value of friendship while navigating both school and street adventures.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Janet Tashjian
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