The Turtle Ship

by Helena Ku Rhee

Book Overview

A young Korean boy named Sun-sin designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world.

Long ago in Korea, a young boy named Sun-sin spent his days playing with his pet turtle Gobugi and dreaming of sailing around the world. As a poor villager, though, his dream to travel seemed impossible. Then one day, the king's court announced a contest to find the best design for a new battleship to defend the land from invaders. The winner would sail the ocean with the royal navy.

Determined to win, Sun-sin attempts to build an indestructible battleship with a few found items. Each attempt fails miserably against the powerful sea, and with it Sun-sin's dream also sinks to the bottom. Turning to Gobugi for comfort, Sun-sin notices how his pet turtle is small but mighty, slow but steady, and impossible to sink. Suddenly, Sun-sin has a great idea.

Loosely based on the true story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his Turtle Ship, this delightful tale by debut author Helena Ku Rhee and debut illustrator Colleen Kong-Savage introduce young readers to a fascinating episode in Korean history and naval engineering.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1885008902
• ISBN13: 9781885008909
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Shen's Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3