Biography
Chris Bradford likes to fly through the air. He’s thrown himself over Victoria Falls on a bungee cord, out of an airplane in New Zealand, and off a French mountain on a paraglider, but he’s always managed to land safely — something he learns from his martial arts…
Chris joined a Judo club at aged seven, where his love of throwing people over his shoulder, punching the air, and bowing lots began. Since those early years, he has trained in karate, kickboxing, samurai swordmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Tai-jutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja.
Before writing the Young Samurai series, Chris was a professional musician and songwriter. He’s even performed for her HRH Queen Elizabeth II (but he suspects she found his band a bit noisy).
Chris lives in a village on the South Downs with his wife and two cats, Tigger and Rhubarb.
For more information on the author, visit
www.chrisbradford.co.uk
Media
The author, age 7 3/4
Training in Judo
White belt
The author now
Training in taijutsu
Black belt
Author Blog
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FAQs
Author Interview: Watch the author interview here,
Quick-Fire Round
What are your three favourite things in life?
Chocolate chip cookies, my two cats, and running along a sandy beach in my bare feet.
What is the best book you’ve ever read?
IT by Stephen King. The scariest, and his best.
What’s your favourite type of cooking?
Sushi. It’s healthy and very tasty.
What's your favourite film?
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Who would win in a fight between Harry Potter, Alex Rider and Jack Fletcher?
They all would — they’d be fighting on the same side.
What is your favourite song?
'Fields of Gold' by Sting
What's your most treasured possession?
My samurai sword.
What is the worst thing you’ve ever eaten?
A deep-fried tarantula in Cambodia.
Links
For more information on the author, visit
www.chrisbradford.co.uk
For more information on Hyperion Books, visit
www.hyperionbooksforchildren.com
If you want to learn more about the Japanese culture, then please visit Sensei Akemi Solloway’s website:
www.solloway.org
Tour
Chris Bradford will be in the US, April 10-17. Please check back for a listing of tour venues.
Contact the Author
If you have a burning question about Young Samurai, then the author can be contacted in the following manner:
Email:
fanmail@youngsamurai.com
Or write to:
Chris Bradford Fanmail
c/o Disney-Hyperion
Disney Publishing Worldwide
44 South Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
Please be aware that the author is receiving a vast number of letters and emails and he is endeavouring to respond to each and every Young Samurai. Please be patient in awaiting your answer. Arigato gozaimasu.