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Description
"Diary of a Taekwondo Master" by Flint Shamini follows Marcus Atkinson, a young boy who claims to be a taekwondo master. The story centers on Marcus's father, who believes his son has magical powers in his kicks. The book is written at a second-grade reading level and appears to be a humorous tale about a child who may be exaggerating his martial arts abilities.
Quick Summary
Marcus Atkinson wants everyone to think he is a taekwondo master, but his kicks are more comedy than combat, and his dad's enthusiastic belief that his son has magical martial arts abilities makes this a hilariously sweet father-son adventure. Kids will giggle at Marcus's exaggerated tall tales and cheer him on as he tries to prove himself while secretly hoping his dad never discovers the truth. If your kid likes Diary of a Spider a Spider Wimpy Kid's silly school humor, they will love this diary-format story about a kid who definitely is not a master. Perfect for kids ages 5 to 8 in kindergarten through third grade who are ready for chapter books with short sentences and plenty of laughs.