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The King's Secret: The Legend of King Sejong

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3.6 out of 5
Based on 24 Ratings and 12 Reviews

Book Description


Many years ago, when tigers smoked long pipes and rabbits talked to dragons, wise King Sejong ruled the great land of Korea. When a humble servant boy tells of his longing to read and write, King Sejong sets out to create a simple yet beautiful way to write the Korean language. But people reject the new way of writing--until the servant boy gives the king another grand idea....

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Book Information
PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100688127762
ISBN-13978-0688127763
Publication Date08/2001
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About Carol J. Farley (Author) : Carol J. Farley is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Carol J. Farley include The King's Secret, Mr. Pak Buys a Story.
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About Robert Jew (Illustrator) : Robert Jew is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Robert Jew include The King's Secret.
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