Troublemaker
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4.8 • 9 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
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.
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.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
In the wake of the Rodney King trial, tensions between the Black and Korean American communities in L.A. boiled over. Actor John Cho’s brilliant and multifaceted children’s book revolves around young Jordan, a happy-go-lucky tween who watches the fallout from King’s trial unfold in real time. When Jordan’s father, who owns a store in the hot zone, gets caught in the escalating violence of the L.A. riots, Jordan risks everything to protect his family. Cho narrates this poignant tale, capturing all of Jordan’s confusion and fear while maintaining a sense of hope and optimism. Cho’s amazing story is aimed at middle graders, but it’s the perfect listen for anyone interested in smart, heartfelt historical fiction.
