
Detective Myeongaru
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Book Introduction
The first Sherlock Holmes Award winner
“The reason we are afraid of something is because we do not know.”
Solving the ominous incident involving the school
The full-fledged mystery of elementary detective Myeongaru
· A high-quality work that combines the occult and genuine mystery.
The moment a strange incident is solved with detective logic, you fall in love with the allure of mystery. _Yoon Young-cheon (How Mystery Operator)
· I've been waiting for a mystery novel like this.
A work that ushered in a new era of children's mystery novels_Heo Kyo-beom (children's and young adult literature writer)
The first Sherlock Holmes Award winner, Bae Yeon-woo's "Detective Myeong-aru," has been published.
The 'Sherlock Holmes Award' is a contest exclusively for mystery works for children, and is a new attempt by Biryongso, which has been working hard to discover children's genre literature in Korea.
"Detective Myeongaru" is a story that begins with a small theft incident that occurred in Hajun's class one day.
This is a story about the school's detective, Aru, who solves a mysterious theft case that occurred at a moment when no one could see a gap.
This work, which properly captures the original flavor of the mystery genre by excitingly depicting the process of inferring the cause of an incident that occurred in the past, was selected as the winner with the judges' comments that it is "an exemplary work that well utilizes the charm of the mystery genre, where strange events are solved with detective logic."
In particular, it received praise for being “a work that stands out for its high-quality combination of ghost story and mystery” and for being “a work that will open a new era in children’s mystery novels.”
The theft in the classroom escalates the scale of the incident and the horror, intertwining with ominous signs that have been surrounding the school recently, such as ghost stories that have been spreading around the school.
As we follow the adventures of detective Myeongaru, who uncovers the secrets of ghost stories while facing the fear of an unknown entity that grows closer with each passing moment, readers will also enjoy moments of deduction as they put together the pieces of the puzzle, feeling like detectives themselves.
“The reason we are afraid of something is because we do not know.”
Solving the ominous incident involving the school
The full-fledged mystery of elementary detective Myeongaru
· A high-quality work that combines the occult and genuine mystery.
The moment a strange incident is solved with detective logic, you fall in love with the allure of mystery. _Yoon Young-cheon (How Mystery Operator)
· I've been waiting for a mystery novel like this.
A work that ushered in a new era of children's mystery novels_Heo Kyo-beom (children's and young adult literature writer)
The first Sherlock Holmes Award winner, Bae Yeon-woo's "Detective Myeong-aru," has been published.
The 'Sherlock Holmes Award' is a contest exclusively for mystery works for children, and is a new attempt by Biryongso, which has been working hard to discover children's genre literature in Korea.
"Detective Myeongaru" is a story that begins with a small theft incident that occurred in Hajun's class one day.
This is a story about the school's detective, Aru, who solves a mysterious theft case that occurred at a moment when no one could see a gap.
This work, which properly captures the original flavor of the mystery genre by excitingly depicting the process of inferring the cause of an incident that occurred in the past, was selected as the winner with the judges' comments that it is "an exemplary work that well utilizes the charm of the mystery genre, where strange events are solved with detective logic."
In particular, it received praise for being “a work that stands out for its high-quality combination of ghost story and mystery” and for being “a work that will open a new era in children’s mystery novels.”
The theft in the classroom escalates the scale of the incident and the horror, intertwining with ominous signs that have been surrounding the school recently, such as ghost stories that have been spreading around the school.
As we follow the adventures of detective Myeongaru, who uncovers the secrets of ghost stories while facing the fear of an unknown entity that grows closer with each passing moment, readers will also enjoy moments of deduction as they put together the pieces of the puzzle, feeling like detectives themselves.
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index
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The abandoned monster and the cursed doll
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The identity of the monster
Author's Note
The abandoned monster and the cursed doll
2.
The identity of the monster
Author's Note
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Publisher's Review
■ A new detective has appeared who solves our problems ourselves!
The birth of a work that opens a new chapter in children's detective fiction.
The reality is that when we say detective, we still think of Sherlock Holmes or Detective Conan from Japanese comics.
Here, I wonder if the first Story King award-winning work, 'The Detective of Twenty Questions', published by Biryongso, will be added.
There is still a lack of unique detectives who are at a child's eye level in children's works.
In "Detective Myeongaru," Aru appears as a detective who is good at everything, has no flaws, and is above all else, logical and cool-headed.
Aru, who always carries a detective notebook and observes and scribbles things, is called a "detective" by the entire school as he solves several mysterious cases that occur on campus.
There are even rumors that he gets involved in dangerous work because his relatives are police officers.
When a theft occurs in Hajun's class, Hajun, who is timid and afraid of scary things, for some reason takes an active stance and goes to Aru, a student in the next class, and asks for help, saying, "I need a detective."
“The reason we are afraid of something is because we do not know it.
And because I don't know why I think something is mysterious or amazing.
In other words, once you know something, it is no longer mysterious or scary.”_From the text
As Aru gathers clues about the missing doll, she realizes that the children are intimidated by the ghost stories and ominous phenomena spreading around the school, and approaches the case with a more cool-headed and scientific attitude.
"Detective Myeongaru" naturally guides young readers into a world of reasoning filled with logic and imagination, amidst a series of events involving the mystery of a school pond, a monster in an abandoned house, and a missing cursed doll.
It is a well-made mystery that allows you to feel the fun and tension of solving a puzzle at the same time.
■ A hidden mystery in the school revealed by a missing doll
Ghost stories, curses, and thefts.
The truth is revealed the moment all these puzzle pieces are put together!
A day after hearing about the theft, Aru identifies the student who stole the doll and brings him in, as promised.
The culprit returns the doll and confesses, “It was to protect myself.”
In fact, Seoha's doll was not an object that cursed others, but a 'defense doll' that took on the curse of its owner.
Furthermore, the culprit leaves behind a new mystery, saying that he witnessed a 'monster' in an abandoned house a few days ago.
Aru and Hajun investigate the mass fish deaths in the school pond, rumors of monsters, and the secrets of the cursed doll, and finally face the truth in the abandoned house in question...
“I don’t believe in ghosts.
But I also know that there is no way to prove that ghosts don't exist.
I think there's a reason ghost stories come out.
That is why I want to reveal what I can about things that are not the work of ghosts or monsters.” _From the text
“I wanted to depict the truth beyond fear,” says writer Bae Yeon-woo, who transformed an occult horror-themed ghost story into a realistic scientific mystery featuring a logical detective.
The author advises that when something 'unknown' happens, one should not be frightened but rather analyze it calmly.
"Detective Myeongaru" is a story of ghost stories, curses, and theft.
This is a thrilling story, with the truth revealed at the end, piecing together all the puzzle pieces.
Biryongso's new children's mystery novel collection, The Mystery
Biryongso presents a new children's mystery novel series, 'The Mystery.'
The stories are written at a child's eye level, yet are not trivial, capturing the hearts of young readers and allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the mystery genre.
As you follow the process of solving the mystery and read with the feeling of being a detective yourself, you can naturally develop the inferential thinking skills to find cause and effect.
The Mystery Series, a collection of children's mystery novels that children can read and enjoy while also developing their thinking skills, will continue to be published, starting with the first winner of the Biryongso Sherlock Holmes Award, 『Detective Myeongaru』 and 『Lucky Sound Source』.
The birth of a work that opens a new chapter in children's detective fiction.
The reality is that when we say detective, we still think of Sherlock Holmes or Detective Conan from Japanese comics.
Here, I wonder if the first Story King award-winning work, 'The Detective of Twenty Questions', published by Biryongso, will be added.
There is still a lack of unique detectives who are at a child's eye level in children's works.
In "Detective Myeongaru," Aru appears as a detective who is good at everything, has no flaws, and is above all else, logical and cool-headed.
Aru, who always carries a detective notebook and observes and scribbles things, is called a "detective" by the entire school as he solves several mysterious cases that occur on campus.
There are even rumors that he gets involved in dangerous work because his relatives are police officers.
When a theft occurs in Hajun's class, Hajun, who is timid and afraid of scary things, for some reason takes an active stance and goes to Aru, a student in the next class, and asks for help, saying, "I need a detective."
“The reason we are afraid of something is because we do not know it.
And because I don't know why I think something is mysterious or amazing.
In other words, once you know something, it is no longer mysterious or scary.”_From the text
As Aru gathers clues about the missing doll, she realizes that the children are intimidated by the ghost stories and ominous phenomena spreading around the school, and approaches the case with a more cool-headed and scientific attitude.
"Detective Myeongaru" naturally guides young readers into a world of reasoning filled with logic and imagination, amidst a series of events involving the mystery of a school pond, a monster in an abandoned house, and a missing cursed doll.
It is a well-made mystery that allows you to feel the fun and tension of solving a puzzle at the same time.
■ A hidden mystery in the school revealed by a missing doll
Ghost stories, curses, and thefts.
The truth is revealed the moment all these puzzle pieces are put together!
A day after hearing about the theft, Aru identifies the student who stole the doll and brings him in, as promised.
The culprit returns the doll and confesses, “It was to protect myself.”
In fact, Seoha's doll was not an object that cursed others, but a 'defense doll' that took on the curse of its owner.
Furthermore, the culprit leaves behind a new mystery, saying that he witnessed a 'monster' in an abandoned house a few days ago.
Aru and Hajun investigate the mass fish deaths in the school pond, rumors of monsters, and the secrets of the cursed doll, and finally face the truth in the abandoned house in question...
“I don’t believe in ghosts.
But I also know that there is no way to prove that ghosts don't exist.
I think there's a reason ghost stories come out.
That is why I want to reveal what I can about things that are not the work of ghosts or monsters.” _From the text
“I wanted to depict the truth beyond fear,” says writer Bae Yeon-woo, who transformed an occult horror-themed ghost story into a realistic scientific mystery featuring a logical detective.
The author advises that when something 'unknown' happens, one should not be frightened but rather analyze it calmly.
"Detective Myeongaru" is a story of ghost stories, curses, and theft.
This is a thrilling story, with the truth revealed at the end, piecing together all the puzzle pieces.
Biryongso's new children's mystery novel collection, The Mystery
Biryongso presents a new children's mystery novel series, 'The Mystery.'
The stories are written at a child's eye level, yet are not trivial, capturing the hearts of young readers and allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the mystery genre.
As you follow the process of solving the mystery and read with the feeling of being a detective yourself, you can naturally develop the inferential thinking skills to find cause and effect.
The Mystery Series, a collection of children's mystery novels that children can read and enjoy while also developing their thinking skills, will continue to be published, starting with the first winner of the Biryongso Sherlock Holmes Award, 『Detective Myeongaru』 and 『Lucky Sound Source』.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 25, 2025
- Format: Paperback book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 130 pages | 206g | 136*205*8mm
- ISBN13: 9788949136011
- ISBN10: 8949136015
- KC Certification: Certification Type: Conformity Confirmation
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