- Overview
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This book narrates the success story of Coco, a puppy who has been looked down upon for not being able to do anything well. A coming-of-age story, the book illustrates how a child utilizes his talent -- playing -- to overcome challenges.
- Book Intro
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Coco's chilling and exciting hotel rejuvenation project!
One day, a letter sent to Coco changes his life completely. The letter delivers news that Coco is heir to the gigantic La La Hotel. To Coco's disappointment, however, the hotel is on the brink of going bankrupt. To add insult to injury, the hotel is haunted.
Can Coco overcome this crisis and restore the hotel to its former glory? The adventure of Coco -- who doesn't know anything except playing -- begins.
- About the Author
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Kim Hye-jung
Author Kim Hye-jung completed her first full-length novel when she was 15. She is a prolific public speaker, an avid consumer of dramas, active communicator with her readership, dedicated mother, and a wide-ranging writer of children's books, young adult novels, and essays. She is suspected of being a superwoman for her ability to maintain her beauty while achieving all of the above. Hong was the recipient of the Blue Fiction Award with Hiking Girls in 2008. She is the author of the young adult novels Tenten Film Producer, Ninja Girls, Fantastic Girl, and Diet School; the children's books Time Shift, Our Egg Tart, and Yes Consulting Center; and the essay collection How to Not Be a Lame Adult.
Hong Chan-ju
Illustrator Hong Chan-ju has enjoyed drawing since she was young and studied illustration in college. She is the author and illustrator of Elephant's Escape and the illustrator of Why is Lying Bad?: Cat Dodo's Change, Wizard vs. Wizard, Witch Principal's Very Special Clock, and I Don't Know and I Don't Care -- I Take It Back.