Overview
Axie Oh's The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enthralling feminist retelling of the classic Korean folktale "The Tale of Shim Cheong," perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazakiās Spirited Away.
Deadly storms have ravaged Minaās homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as the Sea Godās bride, in the hopes that one day the ātrue brideā will be chosen and end the suffering.
Many believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the villageāand the beloved of Minaās older brother Joonāmay be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is to be sacrificed, Joon follows Cheong out to sea, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheongās stead.
Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina seeks out the Sea God, only to find him caught in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man named Shināas well as a motley crew of demons, gods and spiritsāMina sets out to wake the Sea God and bring an end to the killer storms once and for all.
But she doesnāt have much time: A human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from wakingā¦
Praise for The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea:
"A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling I wish Iād had when I was growing up. ... A heartfelt tale that I will be recommending for years to come." āElizabeth Lim, New York Times-bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes
"A clever, creative, and exquisitely written tale of sacrifice, love, and fate." āStephanie Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of Caraval
"A true jewel of a story that shines in the world of fantasy. ... This beautifully woven tale brimming with heart, spirit, and love is a dream youāll never want to end." āJanella Angeles, bestselling author of Where Dreams Descend
This book title, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, ISBN: 9781250780867, by Axie Oh, published by Feiwel & Friends (February 22, 2022) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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