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Troublemaker

By John Cho
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In Troublemaker by John Cho, the story unfolds in Los Angeles during the 1992 riots, following a young Korean American boy named Jordan who embarks on a daring and secret mission. As chaos ensues around him, Jordan attempts to navigate the challenges of family expectations, identity, and community, exploring the themes of courage and resilience while maintaining a heartfelt and engaging narrative for young readers.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're looking for a heartfelt story that explores themes of identity, family, and friendship during a pivotal historical event. It captures the emotions of a young boy navigating real-world challenges, making it a relatable and engaging read for young readers keen on discovering different perspectives.

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Troublemaker

Troublemaker follows the events of the LA Riots through the eyes of 12-year-old Jordan as he navigates school and family. This book will highlight the unique Korean American perspective.

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12-year-old Jordan feels like he can't live up to the example his older sister set, or his parent's expectations. When he returns home from school one day hoping to hide his suspension, Los Angeles has reached a turning point. In the wake of the acquittal of the police officers filmed beating Rodney King, as well as the shooting of a young black teen, Latasha Harlins by a Korean store owner, the country is at the precipice of confronting its racist past and present.

As tensions escalate, Jordan's father leaves to check on the family store, spurring Jordan and his friends to embark on a dangerous journey to come to his aide, and come to terms with the racism within and affecting their community.

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Troublemaker by John Cho has been praised for its complex themes and light narrative touch, making it suitable for a middle-grade audience. Reviews highlight its engaging action and emotional depth, depicting a poignant story of redemption between a young Korean American boy and his father amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. The book captures readers' attention with its mixture of suspenseful moments and exploration of family dynamics, social justice, and identity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780759554474

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational John Cho Young Adult

About the Author

John Cho is known as Harold from Harold & Kumar, Hikaru Sulu from J.J. Abrams's Star Trek, or as the star of the highly anticipated live-action Netflix series, Cowboy Bebop, based on the worldwide cult anime phenomenon (news of which "broke the Internet," to quote Vanity Fair). John is also a former 7th-grade English teacher who grew up as a Korean immigrant kid in Texas and East L.A. (among many other places). He is also now a proud father, with his Japanese-American wife Kerri, of two beautiful children - a 9-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old boy - who love to read.

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