Young-hee and the Pullocho (9780804844970)

A thrilling middle-grade fantasy inspired by Korean folklore, where one girl's journey into a magical world becomes a quest to save her family.

Everything in Young-hee's life seems to be falling apart. Her father is gone, her overworked mother has moved the family back to Seoul, and adjusting to a new school is harder than she ever imagined. Even her younger brother Bum seems determined to make every day more difficult.

Then Young-hee discovers a hidden world where the folktales she grew up hearing are real. But when Bum is kidnapped, she must embark on a dangerous quest to find the legendary pullocho plant. Along the way she encounters dragons, fairies and other magical beings while facing choices that will determine not only her brother's fate, but that of an entire enchanted realm.

Inspired by Korean folklore, Young-hee and the Pullocho blends adventure, fantasy and coming-of-age themes into an unforgettable story that celebrates courage, family and self-discovery.


About the Author:
Mark James Russell is a Canadian journalist and writer who has been living in Korea since 1996. He has written extensively about Korean entertainment and culture for newspapers and magazines. He is the author of K-Pop Now! (Tuttle Publishing 2014).