Troublemaker

Name: Troublemaker
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SKU: 9780759554467
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By John Cho

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Troublemaker by John Cho is a children's book that delves into the story of a twelve-year-old boy named Jordan, who experiences the complexities of family life and societal pressures in the backdrop of Los Angeles during the 1992 riots. The narrative explores themes of identity, friendship, and courage as Jordan navigates a world full of challenges and unexpected discoveries.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about family, friendship, and personal growth set against historical backdrops. You'll likely appreciate its engaging narrative exploring identity and cultural challenges through the eyes of a young protagonist during a significant event.

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 is hailed for its emotional complexity and engaging narrative, exploring themes of social justice, family, and identity. Readers note the book’s fast pace and suspenseful storytelling, combined with deep, thoughtful insights. John Cho's debut appeals to young readers with its vivid setting and relatable character, offering a fresh perspective on the Korean American experience during the L.A. riots.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780759554467

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 177g

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 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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