- Overview
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Readers can revisit white lies, which are a philosophical issue, and think about the true love of a family.
- Book Intro
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The Secret Family is a fictional story about a boy named Min-hu who continues to lie to protect the secrets of his family despite being morally confused by them. Min-hu's dad quits his job and begins a new one at a bakery. His mom finds a job as well. Min-hu attempts to keep this secret from his grandmother, and he thus lies to her continuously despite not wanting to. Given no choice but to lie by his mother and father, he is morally confused about the concept of honesty and begins to think about what he should do. With help from his friends, Min-hu formulates a plan that can unveil the secrets of his family. Through this story, we revisit white lies, which are a philosophical issue, and think about the true love of a family.
- About the Author
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Choi Eunyung
Lee Deokhwa
(English) Jung Heeyoung, who majored in child studies in university and graduate school, developed and produced children’s books for a publishing house. She honed her craft at the Children’s Book Writers Class, and her writing talents were recognized when she received a prize for “Congratulations on Your Mistake!” in the inaugural Mirae-N Creative Writing Contest. Jung enjoys crafting entertaining stories that seamlessly blend reality and imagination, inviting her readers to become fully immersed in her narrative worlds. Some of her works include Expand, Courage Gum; An Invincible Copy Has Appeared; Blow, Fan Wind; and Piricola’s Vacation Assignment. She also co-authored Spoiled Child Meets Joseph.
(Chinese) 在大学学习了动画，目前是插图师及图画书作家。图画书《波鲁图瓦》荣获2010博洛尼亚国家童书展“年度插图师”。绘制过《擅长骂人的李俞娜》、《消失物品的秘密》等，著有《100个月亮和恐龙宝宝》及《头发多的孩子》等。
- Selection
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Gyeonggi-do School Librarian Council, 2015, Recommended Book for higher grades
National Library for Children and Young Adults, May 2015, Recommended book
