Bibliograph

The ocean calls, a haenyeo mermaid story, written by Tina M. Cho ; illustrated by Jess X. Snow

Type

Label

The ocean calls, a haenyeo mermaid story, written by Tina M. Cho ; illustrated by Jess X. Snow

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The ocean calls

Oclc number

1179004568

Responsibility statement

written by Tina M. Cho ; illustrated by Jess X. Snow

Sub title

a haenyeo mermaid story

Summary

Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive off the coast of Jeju Island to pluck treasures from the sea--generations of Korean women have done so for centuries. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. To give her strength, Dayeon eats Grandma's abalone porridge. She practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. A scary memory of the sea keeps Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma's guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean's many gifts

Target audience

juvenile

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