Korean American Books

Summaries and reviews of fiction and nonfiction books by Korean American authors,
books about Korean Americans and Korea, and Korean literature in English translation,
including some academic works and a sampling on the Korean War

Friday, October 3, 2008

My Freedom Trip: A Child's Escape from North Korea by Frances and Ginger Park


After the Korean War, a child is sent to South Korea by her mother who hopes to provide her a better life than in the North. The story tells of leaving her mother and home to go on a frightening journey with a gentle guide, who leads her through woods and mountains and across a river to safety. International Reading Association Award, inspired by the Parks' mother's stories.

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