Good/interesting book for young adult boys, told from point of view of high schooler Cody LeBeau. His parents have separated & he & his mom have moved a number of times, so he now tries to be invisible in his newest school to avoid bullying. He daydreams of being a ninja warrior despite feeling like a klutz. We see his self-talk reinforcing his feelings of incompetence. When his uncle, a combat veteran, comes for an extended visit, he helps Cody learn the basic skill of centering. With practice, Cody gains confidence and take appropriate action when he overhears students planning a school shooting.
Set on a reservation, but Native American heritage isn't a major part of the story, which should feel relevant to most boys. Each chapter opens with a koan or brief teaching from martial arts masters.
I like most of Bruchac's books--the few I've read, but I'm starting to work through more of them. ( )

Well written with the Native American characters and the Asian martial arts. Bullies and anger management. Strong story and characters. ( )