Original Works

We provide information on Korean literature titles (classical, modern and contemporary) in multiple languages.

Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

괭이부리말 아이들

About the Original Works

Original Title
괭이부리말 아이들
Title Romanization
Gwaengiburimal aideul
English Title(Printed)
The Children of Gwaengiburimal
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century

Author
Kim Jung-mi
Co-Author
-
Published Year
-
Publisher
-
ISBN
-
Main Characters
Dongjun, Dongsu, Sukja, Sukhui, Yeongho
Subject/Theme
Poverty; friendship; sharing

About the Author

  • Kim Jung-mi
  • Birth : 1963 ~ -
  • Occupation : Writer
  • First Name : Jung-mi
  • Family Name : Kim
  • Korean Name : 김중미
  • ISNI : 0000000078497150
  • Works : 4
Plot

Dongjun and Dongsu live in a poor neighborhood somewhere in Incheon. Just like them, their neighbors struggle with their own problems. Myeonghui and Yeongho return to their town, open a study room for the town’s children, and start to look after them, including Dongsu, Dongjun, Sukja, and Sukhui.

Descriptions(Languages 2)
  • Korean(한국어)
  • English(English)

2000년에 출간된 김중미의 동화다. 작품은 가난한 마을에 사는 아이들을 중심으로 그들이 성장하면서 경험하는 고통과 슬픔을 따뜻한 시선으로 그리고 있다.

This is a children’s book written by Kim Jung-mi and published in 2000. The book tells the touching and heartwarming story of children growing up in a poor neighborhood and overcoming their problems.

Translated Books1

  • Japanese(日本語) Book
    ねこぐち村のこどもたち
    Kim Jung-mi et al / 金重美 / 2002 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century