That's what Sami the Samurai Squirrel: Welcome to Woodbriar is all about.
It focuses on a young squirrel named Sami who lost her homeland, but has found a new home in the village of Woodbriar, where she takes on the role of protector.
I should warn that Sami doesn't make much of a pretense of being a real samurai or following that lifestyle - at one point she uses her katana like an axe, cutting wood for home construction.
So don't expect a documentary from writer / artist Scoot McMahon.
But it is a lot of fun in a lighthearted, action-packed, doesn't-always-make-sense-but-who-cares kind of way.
Sami and her friends face off against a variety of threats, including a Yeti cyborg, a ghostly foe, an army of robots and a gang of pirates!
The art is presented in a no frills, animated, kid-friendly style, and the stories are breezy and fun.
This is a great book for young readers - and, of course, readers who still embrace their internal child.
Grade: B+
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