- Overview
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Bullying, disability, lovesickness, and death; but nevertheless, a warm story of a beautiful starboy.
- Book Intro
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Ssangsik became deaf because of an accident during his babyhood. After becoming a young adult, he had to stop schooling and spent most of his days on the neighborhood’s hill thinking about a girl, Mihyun, who was a constant visitor in the town during the holidays. Mihyun was the only one who played with him and he could hear his heart beating fast every time she was with him. Despite being bullied because of his disability, his love for Mihyun gave him a serene disposition as illustrated in the book. This was a perfect example of a pure heart amidst difficult circumstances.
- About the Author
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Choi Jeehye
I like picturebooks; I like to play with children; I like the stars, wind, trees, birds and sky. Now, in the foothills of the rugged mountains of Ganghwa-do, I run the ‘Baramsoop Picturebook Library’ and play well with picturebooks, children and nature. I write picturebooks for children while I meet children in the library, and I also translate picturebooks from other countries. I dream of everyone in the world embracing picturebooks in their hearts.
Park, Regina
Regina Park (F) studied textile art in Korea and illustration in Italy. After finishing her studies in Italy, she taught students there. Her works include the most famous Starboy, a picture book for teenagers, Hooray, We Made It, Round-the-World Trip with Stitches and I Give You the King's Bread.
