Troublemaker
Troublemaker follows the events of the LA Riots through the eyes of 12-year-old Jordan as he navigates school and family, providing a unique Korean American perspective on the historical event.
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 aid, and come to terms with the racism within and affecting their community.
SKU | 133489 |
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ISBN | 9780759554474 |
Language | English |
Guided Reading Level | Z |
Page Count | 224 |
Product Type | Hardcover Books |
Book Type | Middle Grade Novels |
Primary Contributor | John Cho |
Age Groups | Ages 10 to 12, Ages 13 to 15 |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |