This enthralling feminist retelling of the classic Korean folktale “The Tale of Shim Cheong” is perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.
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“Rosa Escoda’s dreamy narration sweeps listeners into a captivating retelling of a Korean folktale…Escoda narrates with a British accent, smoothly shifting into Korean and differentiating between characters with a light touch. Listeners will love getting lost in this lush, romantic story with Mina, who seeks out a way to save her homeland and forge her own destiny.”
— AudioFile
“A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling I wish I’d had when I was growing up…a heartfelt tale that I will be recommending for years to come.”
— Elizabeth Lim, author of Six Crimson CranesBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Axie Oh is the author of multiple books for teens, including The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea. She studied Korean history and creative writing at the University of California San Diego and holds an MFA degree in writing for young people from Lesley University. A first-generation Korean American, she was born in New York City, was raised in New Jersey, and resides in Las Vegas with her dog, Toro, named after Totoro.