Across the Tumen: A North Korean Kkotjebi Boy's Quest

by Young-sook Moon

As North Korea undergoes a devastating famine, Yeong-dae loses both his parents and is forced to beg on the streets. Soon, this young boy sets off on a desperate journey to China to find his sister. This inspiring tale offers a glimpse into the horrors faced by North Korean children-and their indomitable will to survive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1624120091
• ISBN13: 9781624120091
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Seoul Selection USA, Inc.
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7