{"product_id":"the-girl-who-fell-beneath-the-sea-9781250780867","title":"The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAxie Oh's \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e is an enthralling feminist retelling of the classic Korean folktale The Tale of Shim Cheong, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWintersong, Uprooted, \u003c\/i\u003eand Miyazaki's \u003ci\u003eSpirited\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAway\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeadly storms have ravaged Mina's 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 God's bride, in the hopes that one day the \"true bride\" will be chosen and end the suffering. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village--and the beloved of Mina's older brother Joon--may 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 Cheong's stead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSwept 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 Shin--as well as a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits--Mina sets out to wake the Sea God and bring an end to the killer storms once and for all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut she doesn't 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 waking... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful, mesmerizing retelling I wish I'd had when I was growing up. ... A heartfelt tale that I will be recommending for years to come. --Elizabeth Lim, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSix Crimson Cranes\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA clever, creative, and exquisitely written tale of sacrifice, love, and fate. --Stephanie Garber, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCaraval\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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 you'll never want to end. --Janella Angeles, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhere Dreams Descend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Feiwel \u0026amp; Friends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/22\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250780867\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2022 pg. 69\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Axie Oh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574583238837,"sku":"9781250780867","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_599b8e7d-b998-4f77-ab5e-97aa0cefb10e.jpg?v=1643696329","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-girl-who-fell-beneath-the-sea-9781250780867","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}