Based on a true story, The Royal Bee is an elegantly written tale that pays tribute to a young boy's courage and strength of character. Song-ho is a young Korean boy destined by birth to a life of poverty. Barred from going to school--only the sons of wealthy families could attend--he dreams of learning to read and write. Then one day he hears the sound of a school bell and follows it deep into the valley. There, the school master turns him away, but Song-ho's boldness and determination earn him a chance at gaining an education nevertheless. Dramatically illustrated with richly textured oil paintings, the story offers glimpses of daily life in Korea a century ago--for both the rich and the poor.
Book Details
Format:
Trade Paperback
Price:
14.99 CAD / 10.99 USD
Published: 2000-02-01
ISBN: 9781563978678
Imprint:
Astra Young Readers
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 10 x 11
Grades:
Grades K-2
Ages:
5-7 years
