Based on a true story, The Royal Bee is an elegantly written tale that pays tribute to a young boy's courage and strength of character. Song-ho is a young Korean boy destined by birth to a life of poverty. Barred from going to school--only the sons of wealthy families could attend--he dreams of learning to read and write. Then one day he hears the sound of a school bell and follows it deep into the valley. There, the school master turns him away, but Song-ho's boldness and determination earn him a chance at gaining an education nevertheless. Dramatically illustrated with richly textured oil paintings, the story offers glimpses of daily life in Korea a century ago--for both the rich and the poor.

 

This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Boyds Mills Press .

Frances Park and Ginger Park are sisters who also co-authored My Freedom Trip . They both live in the Washington, D. C. area.