Books with author Linda Sue Park

Sun-hee and her older brother, Tae-yul, live in Korea with their parents. Because Korea is under Japanese occupation, the children study Japanese and speak it at school. Their own language, their flag, the folktales Uncle tells them—even their names—are all part of the Korean culture that is now forbidden. When World War II comes to Korea, Sun-hee is surprised that the Japanese expect their Korean subjects to fight on their side. But the greatest shock of all comes when Tae-yul enlists in the Japanese army in an attempt to protect Uncle, who is suspected of aiding the Korean resistance. Sun-hee stays behind, entrusted with the life-and-death secrets of a family at war.

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12-)]In this third and final installment in the enchanting Wing &Claw trilogy, Newbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park sends her young apothecary to the front lines of a fearsome battle, where he must rely on his talents and his friends to defend what he knows is right.Raffa Santana is a healer, not a fighter. As a gifted apothecary, he has amazing instincts for unleashing the potential of magical-seeming plants. But his skills have failed to free the animals that the heartless Chancellor captured and turned against the people of Obsidia -- directly threatening Raffa's friends and family.Now Raffa and his ragtag group of allies are preparing to confront the Chancellor's armies in battle. Great beasts, small animals, and humans alike will be joining the fight, and Raffa's heart yearns to prevent injuries -- and worse -- on both sides of the battle. After all, the Chancellor's creatures will be fighting against their will. Can Raffa's instincts for apothecary arts bring a tolerable resolution to an impossibly unfair fight?

In a riveting narrative set in fifteenth-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. Kee-sup can craft a kite unequaled in strength and beauty, but his younger brother, Young-sup, can fly a kite as if he controlled the wind itself. Their combined skills attract the notice of Korea's young king, who chooses Young-sup to fly the royal kite in the New Year kite-flying competition--an honor that is also an awesome responsibility. Although tradition decrees, and the boys' father insists, that the older brother represent the family, both brothers know that this time the family's honor is best left in Young-sup's hands. This touching and suspenseful story, filled with the authentic detail and flavor of traditional Korean kite fighting, brings a remarkable setting vividly to life. AUTHOR'S NOTE.

ISBN-10: 0547577311 Topic: People & Places / United States / African American, General, People & Places / Africa, Social Issues / General (see also headings under Family), Action & Adventure / Survival Stories ISBN-13: 9780547577319 Educational Level: Juvenile Audience Author: Linda Sue Park Age Level: Fifth Grade Publication Year: 2011 Brand: Clarion Books Language: English Subject: JUVENILE FICTION Key Details Author Linda Sue Park Number Of Pages 128 pages Format Paperback Publication Date 2011-10-04 Language English Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Dimensions Weight 3.5 Oz Height 0.3 In. Width 7.7 In. Length 7.7 In. Target Audience Group Juvenile Audience Grade From Fifth Grade Grade To Seventh Grade Age Range 10 - 12 Classification Method Dewey Decimal A823.4 Dewey Edition 22 Publisher's Note Hardcover edition: $16.00 CL 978-0-547-25127-1

Tree-ear is an orphan in twelfth-century Korea. He lives under a bridge with Crane-man, a homeless widower who has taken him under his wing. Tree-ear hasn't got many prospects, but he is fascinated by master potter, Min, who lives in the nearby village. Secretly watching Min work, Tree-earlongs to be a potter himself. He persuades Min to let him do little jobs, until one day he has the chance to provide a service for him - one that could bring glory to Min and the village and fulfil his own dreams. But there are others seeking glory and many obstacles for a young boy toovercome.