Ninja! : Attack of the Clan

Maxwell presents himself as a strong, brave, silent ninja. What he wants is someone to play with, but his mother, father, and little sister Cassy are all occupied. He searches for an opponent worthy of his ninja games while his family remains unavailable. The book builds toward a cheerful and reassuring surprise ending involving family play. Its playful graphic art accompanies Maxwell's effort to turn his family's busy day into a shared game.