The Karate Kid

Illustrated by Kim Smith

Part of the Pop Classics series

A bullied boy learns karate from a mysterious mentor to face his rivals.

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40 pages· 801 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 530L

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Bookroo's summary

Young Daniel, new in town, faces bullies from the Cobra Kai dojo. Desperate to defend himself, he turns to his enigmatic neighbor, Mr. Miyagi, for help. As Daniel trains for a karate tournament, he discovers that Mr. Miyagi's unconventional methods teach more than just martial arts—they reveal lessons in patience, balance, and resilience. Can Daniel overcome his fears and find the strength within to triumph? This enchanting tale of friendship and self-discovery will captivate readers of all ages.

From the publisher

When The Karate Kid appeared in theaters in 1984, its heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a bullied boy and his karate teacher won over audiences and inspired children across America to take up martial arts. Now this beloved film is reimagined as a Pop Classics picture book, with Kim Smith’s bright and kid-friendly illustrations capturing all of the story’s iconic moments. Young Daniel moves to a new town and becomes the target of bullies from the local karate dojo Cobra Kai. Hoping to win the upcoming karate tournament, Daniel begs his neighbor Mr. Miyagi to help him train. Mr. Miyagi reluctantly agrees. But he becomes more than just Daniel’s sensei by teaching him lessons about patience, balance, and hard work along the way. This timeless story about finding inner strength will enchant children, their parents, and anyone who has ever had that one special teacher.

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