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The Royal Bee

by Frances Park, Ginger Park · 2000

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Young Song-ho is not allowed to go to school in Korea a century ago because his family is poor. One day he discovers a beautiful school sheltered among golden rain trees. Then he does something that changes his life forever. His courage and determination open new doors literally and figuratively, for himself and his offspring.

Genre
historical fiction
Themes
diversity
Setting
KoreaAsia
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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