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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 a loyal dog.
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
- Formats: paperback, hardcover, ePub (second edition coming soon)
- Publisher: Solkroken Media
- First Edition Published on: October 2020
- Awards: Pinacle Book Awards
- Hardcover ISBN: 978-8269208542 (US English), 978-8269208504 (UK English)
- Paperback ISBN: 978-8269208559 (US English), 978-8269208528 (UK English)
- ePub ISBN: 978-8269208566 (US English), 978-8269208511 (UK English)
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