SIMON GREY AND THE MARCH OF A HUNDRED GHOSTS
Japan, 1620: A mysterious shipwreck has left cabin boy Simon Grey stranded in an unfamiliar, dangerous land.
He hoped that a long sea voyage would provide some relief from his “gift” of seeing ghosts everywhere on land. Instead, he finds that his ability draws him into the shadowy world of yokai, the spirits and monsters that roam Japan by night. Together with the mysterious Oyuki, daughter of an English sailor-turned-samurai, Simon must earn the yokai’s trust and help, while staying one step ahead of the Shogun’s guards and an evil sorcerer determined to discover the “secret” of Simon’s powers.
As they struggle to stay alive and find a way home, Simon and Oyuki deal with friends and foes from both sides of the grave.
Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts is a gripping fantasy adventure that will appeal to fans of the Percy Jackson and Young Samurai series.
Hardcover: 978-1733092104
Paperback: 978-1097518289
“This exciting adventure filled with humor, great characters, and lively writing will drive young readers under the covers with flashlights to read late into the night. This is a winner!” – San Francisco Book Review
“A terrific adventure, filled with strange and amazing creatures, and steeped in Japanese culture. The story is intense and compelling, the characters are fascinating and jump off the page, and the writing is superb. This will delight middle-graders, both boys and girls.” – Manhattan Book Review
“A ton of action, never a bland chapter, with some iconic laugh-out-loud dialogue. Watch out, Rick Riordan!” – The Book Insider
“Unique and exciting, layered and rich in details that bring this world to life by weaving history, samurai, Asian mythology, and magic into an addictive adventure!” – Readers’ Favorite
“A creative mix of historical fiction and mythology. Very educational, but fun and light at the same time. Imaginative, funny, mystifying, and empowering!” – Pages for Thoughts
“A fascinating story, perfect for middle-grade readers interested in the mythology of other countries.” – Girl Who Reads
“A beautiful historical story, culturally rich, laced with unlimited adventure. An absolute entertainer!” – The Reading Bud
About the author
CHARLES KOWALSKI (on right) has been living and working in Japan for over 20 years. In addition to the Simon Grey series, his contemporary thrillers have won the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Colorado Gold Award and been finalists for the Adventure Writers’ Grandmaster Award and the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award.
Read more about the origins of Simon Grey here!
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