The Firekeeper's Son

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Summary: Exciting story of a young boys choice
Review: Linda Sue Park's The Firekeeper's Son is a picture book that tells of life in a Korean village several hundred years ago. At that time fires were lit as signals that all was well. It is an exciting story the pits a young boys dreams for excitement against his duty and responsibility. Julie Downing's illustrations showing traditional Korean village life really bring the past alive.

Rating:
Summary: Exciting story of a young boys choice
Review: Linda Sue Park's The Firekeeper's Son is a picture book that tells of life in a Korean village several hundred years ago. At that time fires were lit as signals that all was well. It is an exciting story the pits a young boys dreams for excitement against his duty and responsibility. Julie Downing's illustrations showing traditional Korean village life really bring the past alive.

Rating:
Summary: Fabulous and educational!!
Review: My 5 year old son was on the edge of the bed in suspence with the story and in fascination by the wonderful pictures that brought the story to life. Great to learn about an old Korean tradition that I think is interesting to all age levels. Once again Julie Downing did such a fabulous job with her illustrations!!!

Rating:
Summary: Fabulous and educational!!
Review: My 5 year old son was on the edge of the bed in suspence with the story and in fascination by the wonderful pictures that brought the story to life. Great to learn about an old Korean tradition that I think is interesting to all age levels. Once again Julie Downing did such a fabulous job with her illustrations!!!

Rating:
Summary: What a Beautiful Read!
Review: The book is so interesting, so informative, and so gorgeous. Also, my kids enjoyed comparing the fires on the mountains to their favorite fantasy, LORD OF THE RINGS. The tie-in made it even batter for them.
Well done, Ms. Park, and while I am here, let me say, KEOKO is my other favorite of yours.

Rating:
Summary: What a Beautiful Read!
Review: The book is so interesting, so informative, and so gorgeous. Also, my kids enjoyed comparing the fires on the mountains to their favorite fantasy, LORD OF THE RINGS. The tie-in made it even batter for them.
Well done, Ms. Park, and while I am here, let me say, KEOKO is my other favorite of yours.