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Master of Tae Kwon Do

by Rick Brightfield

Book Details

Publisher:Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published:1995
Pages:132
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780836814040

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

The reader's decisions control the course of an adventure involving a search for a CIA agent missing in Korea.

Our Review

This interactive martial arts adventure places young readers in the role of a Tae Kwon Do student navigating the bustling streets of Seoul on a critical mission. Children will make strategic choices at key moments that determine whether they successfully locate the missing CIA operative, blending physical discipline with mental problem-solving. The narrative naturally introduces Korean cultural elements and basic self-defense principles through an engaging spy thriller format. This choose-your-own-adventure approach transforms reading into an active experience where every decision carries consequences.

What sets this book apart is how it balances action with character development, emphasizing the mental discipline and ethical code behind Tae Kwon Do rather than just physical combat. Young readers who enjoy puzzle-solving and interactive stories will appreciate the agency they have over the plot's direction, while the international setting provides subtle exposure to Korean culture. The combination of martial arts training, geographical exploration, and critical thinking makes this particularly valuable for developing readers seeking more complex narratives. Children will return to this adventure repeatedly to discover new pathways and outcomes, making each reading session a fresh challenge.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction