- Overview
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This is the story of a couple of young “fantasy fixers” who investigate urban myths.
- Book Intro
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Winner of No.1 Marshmallow Fiction, the only girls’ fiction contest in Korea, voted for by 101 girls in grades 5 through 6.
Sometimes, things happen that go beyond the bounds of common sense. These phenomena are known as “fantasy cases,” and “fantasy fixers” are the ones who fix such problems. In principle, all cases must be kept strictly confidential. If word gets out that the fantasies in urban myths are real, nobody will be able to live in peace.
A couple of kids begin chasing after dreadful urban myths rampant in their neighborhood. Gyeo-wool and Yu-ri call themselves “fantasy fixers”—the former is a girl versed in taekwondo, while the latter is a new student with a peculiar air about him. Referring to the urban myths as “fantasy cases,” the two set out in secret to defeat the monsters.
The duo come across some bizarre fantasy cases. A tiny puppy transforms into a burly canine monster and attacks people. A blue flame expands almost explosively and runs after girls only. A crying baby turns into a huge black mass and devours people while making a hideous noise.
Where do these monsters come from? How do the two fantasy fixers plan to fight them? Will they be able to resolve the crisis?
The monsters that Gyeo-wool goes up against as a fantasy fixer are not purely evil. In fact, they’re products of such social ills as abandoned dogs, school violence, and unprovoked assaults. Each urban myth comes with a heart-breaking back story. For example, a puppy dies after being abandoned by its owner and turns into a monster out of resentment. The solution that Gyeo-wool comes up with is a striking one. Undeterred by Yu-ri’s advice to crush the monster at once, she finds a peaceful way to avenge the monstrous dog. Those who’ve been hurt can thus embrace one another.
This book offers realistic fantasy. The episodes based on the reality facing young readers will lead them to think about how they should approach the various social problems arising from irresponsibility, conflict, and hatred.
- About the Author
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Kang Minjeong
Kang Minjeong made her debut as a writer with Fantasy Fixer and Fantasy Fixer 2: Suspicious Creator.
Kim Reahyeon
Kim Reahyeon previously wrote A Litter Bit of Change and illustrated Cleaning Out My Wardrobe on Weekends.
- Award
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"Winner of the 2nd No.1 Marshmallow Fiction (2018) "
- Recommendation
- Selection
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"Recommended by Arts Council Korea Yongin-si Book of the Year (2019)"