Troublemaker by John Cho
Set against the backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, this gripping narrative follows the journey of a twelve-year-old Korean-American boy named Jordan as he grapples with the chaos unfolding around him. Determined to prove his worth and help his family, he embarks on a daring mission across the city to retrieve a gun from his father's store. As he navigates the tense and dangerous streets, Jordan confronts issues of identity, family loyalty, and the complexities of racial tensions, ultimately discovering the strength and courage within himself to face the challenges of a world in turmoil.
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- Published
- 2022
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224-240
- Original Language
- English
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