Title: The Tigers of Kumgang Mountains
Author: Kim So-un
Illustrator/Artist: Jeong Kyoung-Sim
Genre: Children's Folklore / Myth & Legend / Asian Literature
Edition: True First Edition, First Printing
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions
"Many years ago in old Korea, there once lived a very famous marksman and hunter. He was such a fine marksman that he could shoot down a bird in flight, almost without taking aim. Deer and wild boar were no match for this hunter once they entered the sights of his gun. He never missed a shot.
"In those days the Kumgang Mountains were full of tigers. The beasts would come down from the mountains and steal, eating whatever they could find, not just horses and cattle, but people too."
The story unfolds in the rugged Kumgang Mountains, a region once terrorized by fearsome, shapeshifting white tigers that preyed upon livestock and villagers alike. When a legendary master marksman ventures into the peaks to stop the beasts and vanishes forever, his young son dedicates his life to mastering the rifle to seek ultimate revenge.
The young hunter finally confronts the colossal white tiger, only for his bullets to bounce off the monster's teeth before he is swallowed whole. Trapped deep inside the beast's stomach, he discovers his father's bones alongside a brave kidnapped girl. Working together in the dark, the two dynamic characters hatch a daring plan to hack their way out, driving the tiger mad and securing their miraculous escape.
Filled with high stakes, ancient magic, and timeless courage, this epic quest is an excellent read-aloud story for families seeking adventure and a window into traditional Eastern myths.
Author Kim So-un (1943 - Present): A distinguished South Korean author, educator, and journalist celebrated for his lifetime dedication to preserving and promoting Korean children's literature. Born in Seoul and trained in Korean literature at Seoul National University, he authored more than 100 books that captured the imaginations of international audiences, including The Story Bag, The Magic Gem, and The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Regarded as a master storyteller, his adaptations of native folklore have earned him the Korean Children's Literature Award, a nomination for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, and the Order of Cultural Merit bestowed by the South Korean government.
Artist Jeong Kyoung-Sim (1975 - ): A fine artist and illustrator based in South Korea who specializes in translating historical legends and traditional folk narratives into breathtaking visual formats. Her expansive portfolio showcases a deep familiarity with national epics, notably seen in her work for Korean Children's Favorite Stories, The Deer and the Woodcutter, and The Magic Gem. Combining layered watercolor techniques, delicate pencil sketches, and contemporary digital tools, she crafts expansive landscapes and expressive characters that instantly capture the dramatic energy, historical weight, and magical elements of classic folklore.
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