Overview
Don ""TheDragonWilson"" Jones is the finest fighter Benjamin Harrison High School has ever produced. But when he enters the ring against Lincoln High's Sam Steadman, it's love at first knockout. Unfortunately, Sam has a jerky ex-boyfriend.and Don has a seriously terrifying ex-girlfriend. Like, ""global crime cartel"" terrifying. From prom to the after-party to graduation, Don and Sam-and an increasingly eclectic cast of supporting oddballs-will have to fight their way through a gauntlet of opponents, all in the name of love (and punching). Did we mention the punching? Fast-paced, madcap, and completely free of any kind of redeeming or morally thoughtful content, KARATE PROM is a loving homage to teen comedies of the '80s as well as badly dubbed kung-fu films.
Full Product Details
Author: Kyle Starks
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Imprint: First Second
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 21.40cm
Weight: 0.364kg
ISBN: 9781250868664
ISBN 10: 1250868661
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 17 June 2024
Recommended Age: From 14 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
"""The story feels like a playful tribute to '80s pop culture that's gone off the rails."" -Kirkus ""It's a fun, rapidly paced adventure well-suited for anyone who misses old-fashioned NES beat-'em-ups."" -PW"
""True to its title, -Karate Prom creates a joy-filled story about two teens who want to be together so badly, they are willing to fight for it. A tale for -lovers and fighters alike."" -School Library Journal, starred review ""The story feels like a playful tribute to '80s pop culture that's gone off the rails."" -Kirkus ""It's a fun, rapidly paced adventure well-suited for anyone who misses old-fashioned NES beat-'em-ups."" -PW ""Teens will be tickled by the humorous plotlines and outrageous expressions here, as well as the oft-tested strength of Don and Sam's blossoming relationship."" -Booklist ""This zany genre mash-up and its dose of positive masculinity has broad enough appeal to belong in every collection."" -BCCB
"""True to its title, -Karate Prom creates a joy-filled story about two teens who want to be together so badly, they are willing to fight for it. A tale for -lovers and fighters alike."" -School Library Journal, starred review ""The story feels like a playful tribute to '80s pop culture that's gone off the rails."" -Kirkus ""It's a fun, rapidly paced adventure well-suited for anyone who misses old-fashioned NES beat-'em-ups."" -PW ""Teens will be tickled by the humorous plotlines and outrageous expressions here, as well as the oft-tested strength of Don and Sam's blossoming relationship."" -Booklist ""This zany genre mash-up and its dose of positive masculinity has broad enough appeal to belong in every collection."" -BCCB"
Author Information
Kyle Starks is a two-time Eisner nominated comic creator from Southern Indiana. He is best known as the longest tenured writer and occasional artist for Oni Press RICK AND MORTY comic. He was nominated for Eisners for Sexcastle and Rock Candy Mountain for best humor publication.
