Blogs in February 2015

So Far From The Bamboo Grove 22nd February 2015

A fictionalized autobiography in which eleven-year-old Yoko escapes from Korea to Japan with her mother and sister at the end of World War II.

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The Living Reed 22nd February 2015

Buck portrays Korean culture decades ago and historical facts, such as the Japanese invasion, all through the eyes of a family – unforgettable

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The Kite Fighters 22nd February 2015

In Seoul, Korea, in 1473, Young-sup and his older brother Kee-sup are excited about the New Year kite competition. Young-sup is an expert at kite flying. He knows just what his kite wants him to do. Kee-sup has trouble...

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Forgotten Country 22nd February 2015

If you’ve dealt with the loss of a parent or a close family member, “Forgotten Country” is a book that will hit home with you. In beautiful, descriptive, and sparse prose, we watch Janie deal with both her father’s...

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Goong 22nd February 2015

Monarchy ended long ago in Korea, but there are still other countries with Kings, Queens, princes and princesses. What if Korea had continued monarchism? What if all the beautiful palaces which are now only historical relics were actually filled...

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