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The Shade Tree

About the E-Books

Author
Suzy Lee
Co-Author
-
Translator
Helen Mixter
Publisher
Greystone Books
Published Year
2023
Country
CANADA
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Children and Adolescents

Original Title
그늘을 산 총각
Romanization of Original
geuneureul san chonggak
Original Language

Korean(한국어)

ISBN
9781778400193
Page
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About the Author

Writer default image
  • Lee Suzy
  • Birth : 1974 ~ -
  • Occupation : illustrator
  • First Name : Suzy
  • Family Name : Lee
  • Korean Name : 이수지
  • ISNI : 0000000120237329
  • Works : 14
About the Original Work
그늘을 산 총각
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Descriptions -
  • English(English)

From Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the shade of a magnificent tree.

"A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit."—Kirkus, STARRED review

Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man—and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall.

With simple, elegant illustrations, The Shade Tree is a striking story about one person's quest to combat greed for the greater good.