During the Japanese occupation of Korea, a young girl and her family face hardship and strive for survival.
Author
Linda Sue Park
18 books in the catalog
Linda Sue Park has 18 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, adventure and middle grade. The titles we've reviewed span 1999 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Linda Sue Park's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
This non-fiction book tells the parallel stories of a Sudanese boy surviving a civil war and a girl in America drilling a well.
A young orphan girl in medieval Korea becomes an apprentice potter.
A young girl named Anya must protect a stone creature from danger.
A group of yaks living in the Himalayas engage in a series of humorous and sometimes chaotic conversations.
In a village where people can communicate with animals, a young girl named Ping must solve a mystery involving a lost treasure.
Siblings Amy and Dan Cahill race against a dangerous organization to find historical clues and uncover family secrets.
In a village facing a harsh winter, three children embark on a quest to find a legendary gift that could save their community.
Amy and Dan Cahill race against time to find a powerful artifact before their rivals, leading them on a global scavenger hunt.
The story follows Salva Dut's journey through war-torn Sudan and his eventual resettlement in America.
Two young friends, Maya and Lester, navigate the world of competitive debate, facing challenges and learning about teamwork and fairness.
A young archer in a historical Korean setting must prove her skill and loyalty.
A simple picture book exploring the world from a bunny's perspective, focusing on sensory details and observation.
A young Korean-American girl, Julia, navigates cultural differences and family expectations while trying to win a prestigious science fair with her silkworm project.
A young girl learns to make bibimbap with her grandmother, enjoying the process and the delicious meal.
A young boy named Kenji lives in a village where his family is responsible for keeping a sacred fire, facing challenges when the fire is threatened.
Two Korean brothers, Min and Joon, learn the art of kite fighting from their grandfather.
A young girl in Joseon Dynasty Korea navigates societal expectations and her own desires.
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