If it wasn’t for a bit of romance, I’d love to hand this tale to my elementary aged boys because they love mythology and I love them reading books where women, especially women of color, are the hero. She’s got help from a fun ensemble of spirits, demons, and even a couple of gods, but she doesn’t have much time, and there are those who want to see her fail.
Finding herself in the spirit realm, Mina sets out to break the curse once and for all. When her brother’s beloved, Cheong, is sent out as the bride, Mina chases after them and goes in her place. Each year in Mina and Cheong’s village, a bride is sent to the Sea God in an attempt to lift the curse and regain his protection. While the original is “The Tale of Shim Cheong,” in our version, Mina is our guide and hero. Darling readers, after last week’s missed connection, I’m delighted to say this week’s selection is exactly the book I wanted it to be! The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is a delightful retelling of a classic Korean folktale.
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