Night on the Mountain of Fear

This is wonderful book series for the martial artist in your family. My 8 year old loves these stories.

As a former educator and parent to a 9 year Karate student I was touched by this story. Like the previous book, "Seven Wheels of Power" we are reaquaiinted with Max and his fellow Black Belt Club members. Max is still struggling with self-confidence and low-self esteem, and through his journey he learns to listen to his positive self rather than his doubting fears. What I liked most about the story was the message that we shouldn't let fear make our choices for us. This is something my daughter has been dealing with a lot, and after reading the story she was a able to get a better perspective as to what "working through it", "move past it" or "trusting yourself" truly means. These books were an adventure to read and we both look forward to reading the next book.

I would like to cancel this order if it is not shipped today. Chang Ma Din

As a mother of a six year old boy who has been attending Dawn Barnes Karate for over two years and as a teacher of child education I was asked to read this new chapter book.Night on the Mountain of Fear was a very entertaining story. I tried to read it from a childs point of view not as an adult. The story is written in a way that I could imagine myself there in the journey with the Black Belt Club. The imaginative descriptions and the wonderful pictures on every page helped make it seem more real. I felt that this story hit on two of the most valuable concepts for children to know and understand in the world today. One was to feel good enough about yourself and to believe that if you try your best and never give up you will succeed in life. The other concept was that love and friendship is more powerful than hate. The story is a good way to have a little adventure and to remind us of things that are important. The Black Belt Club has to keep their balance of mind, body and spirit. I am presently reading the story to my son and he is really enjoying it.In the middle of the chapters he likes to practice the kata moves that are in the back of the book. He now wants to be in the Black Belt Club and go on a journey.

As a special educator, I really appreciate this particular book series. The books are a unique blend of chapter book and graphic novel with an illustration on every page. This format makes it a motivating read for reluctant readers. Book 2, Night on the Mountain of Fear is a fun adventure where four karate kids must use team work and face fears in order to save the world. The story touches in on some valuable Native American concepts of balance between the four elements and "walking in beauty," or being a good person. Dawn Barnes, the author, writes in a way that explains universal ideas in "kid language." Many children's books seem to be written by adults looking for awards. Her books are written for children in a way they can understand and enjoy. I recommend this book series to parents and teachers who want stories that revolve around respect, team work, and personal growth. This book makes kids want to read!! Personally, I cannot wait to see it on the big screen!!