English Edition
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Revised Second Edition Coming Soon
A quietly uplifting tale for anyone who believes that, even in our darkest moments, light can return in the most unexpected ways.
What begins as sorrow gradually unfolds into a wondrous journey of gentle healing, guided by family, friendship, and his loyal dog, Chadori.
Written and illustrated by the author.
This Dickensian Christmas tale explores the universal emotions that shape us all: grief, love, friendship, and quiet transformation. In the days leading up to Christmas, twelve-year-old Youngho finds his world shifting in ways he cannot quite grasp. Grief, confusion and the ache of growing up settle heavily on his shoulders — until an unexpected adventure opens a door to hope. It is a story that speaks as much to adults as to younger readers, offering a shared space for reflection and understanding.
English second edition, aligned more closely with the Korean original, will be available soon.
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Editorial Reviews
“wonderful … Chu has poured a lot of love and energy and goodwill into her story … refreshingly original.”
IndieReader
“Chu builds on the Dickensian tradition of a Christmas ghost story … [her] whimsical, doodle-y illustrations have energy, a goofy sweetness, and a rich palette, nicely reflecting the season … An unusual and effective linking of grief with a cross-cultural celebration of Christmas.”
Kirkus Reviews
“a journey about friendship, family, love, grief and resilience … [it] explores emotions and fears common to middle graders in a fun, light and yet very intelligent way. Very well developed and written. The illustrations are also full of humour and personality.”
Reedsy Discovery
차례-CONTENTS
YOUNGHO AND CHADORI
THE DOOR TO THE SPIRIT WORLD
(UK Edition)
PROLOGUE: Nine Dogs, a Sleigh and a Monster
1. The Lucky Fox and the Cunning Dumpling
2. A Silent Carnival
3. The Fox’s Den
4. Once upon a Time on Christmas Day
5. A Grown-up and a Child
6. The Lost Baseball Bat
7. The Cruel Saturday
8. Sunset by the River
9. The White Christmas Stocking
10. Sheep, Cars, Ducklings and a Photo Album
11. The Portal of Blinding Light
Discussion Topics
Youngho and Chadori Quiz
About B.K. Chu
Acknowledgements
- Publisher: Solkroken Media
- Formats: paperback, hardcover, ePub (second edition coming soon)
- First Edition Published on: October 2020
- Awards: Pinacle Book Awards
- Hardcover ISBN: 978-82-692085-9-7
- Paperback ISBN:
- ePub ISBN: 978-82-694584-0-4
