
This novelization of 'The Karate Kid Part II' takes young readers on an exciting adventure to Okinawa with Daniel LaRusso and his wise mentor, Mr. Miyagi. The story delves into Miyagi's personal history, introducing his past love, a dying father, and a long-standing rivalry with Sato, which escalates into conflict involving Sato's aggressive nephew, Chozen. Daniel finds himself in a new culture, learning a unique 'drum technique' of karate, falling in love, and facing intense challenges, including a devastating typhoon and a fight to the death. It's a tale rich with themes of honor, forgiveness, cultural understanding, and the enduring bond between mentor and student, offering plenty of action and moral lessons for children aged 4-11, though the themes might resonate most with the older end of that range.
Daniel and Mr. Miyagi go to Japan to face Mr. Miyagi's boyhood rival.