From Silla to faraway Samarkand,
A hot panorama of Yana and her friends unfolding on the Silk Road!

“I took the golden sword from Yana, and from the golden sword I took Yana,
“I think of the sparkle that reaches us beyond time and distance.”

“In a world where adventure is not easy, even for young readers,
“I hope you have a wonderful adventure with Yana.”

*Seo I-re, author of popular webtoons 『Jeongnyeon』 and 『Girl's Walk』
*This is an illustrator who has monopolized the love of 100,000 followers.
*Kang In-song, a children's story writer who is bringing a new wave to the world of fairy tales
*Strong recommendations from three people who love and cherish stories!

·“The wind, the sand, and the sky will remember our story.”
An adventure story that finally arrives at our side across the hot desert.
What would the world be like if someone precious to you suddenly vanished without a trace? Wouldn't it be terrifying and overwhelming? For Yana, the protagonist of Silla, such events are long past.
Because it's already been a year since my father disappeared.
Although Yana has endured the unprecedented times with her characteristically strong character, she can no longer endure them.
As the news of my father's disappearance became intertwined with the strange rumors circulating throughout the country, the gazes of those around me grew harsher.
Above all, the news that she saw her father at the Chang'an Temple in Tang Dynasty warms Yana's heart.
“Let’s go! Musoya, let’s go on a boat together!” Yana, who shouted this passionately, is no longer a twelve-year-old child.
Become a brave adventurer who faces his destiny with dignity and sets off with his friend Muso to the distant horizon.
To find her missing father and find answers for herself in an incomprehensible situation.
From old tales and folktales like "Baridegi" and "The Brothers Grimm" to modern fairy tales like "The Adventures of the Lion King," "The Chronicles of Narnia," and the "Harry Potter" series, adventure stories have always had the power to make people's hearts flutter regardless of generation.
This may be because it provides a thrill that is not easily felt in everyday life and a deep emotion that transcends hardship.
"Yana, the Child Who Crossed the Silk Road" is a masterpiece that allows us to feel the true nature of such a story of adventure and growth.
The author unfolds the journey of Yana and her friends from Silla to the distant Samarkand like smooth silk, using flowing sentences and tight structure.
Yana's adventure is never easy.
You wander through the labyrinthine markets of a foreign country, get into arguments with shady merchants, and almost lose your life crossing a desert that is as hot as fire and as cold as ice.
But the greater the trial, the greater the emotion that comes.
The sight of Yana, who walks one step at a time on a rough, sandy road with no one to trust, relying only on her upright heart and friendship, leaves a deep resonance.
Because it shows that even the smallest and weakest being has the power to change their own destiny and go on as many adventures as they want.
The moment you open a book, the world that appears in your mind is entirely yours.
Children who have been through such a sparkling tale of adventure and growth will find themselves growing up at the end of a long journey.

·“Even if you can’t see it now, there is definitely a blue waterway.”
Warm solidarity, unending hope, and the endless vitality of children!
As Muso, who knows “how harsh the world is” while living as a young monk, following his father’s footsteps is not easy.
Yana and Musou follow clues, solving enigmatic codes, but they often end up in dead ends, as if chasing a mirage.
Moreover, the danger they face only grows as they find themselves in the middle of a huge conspiracy without even knowing it.
“Foxes, snakes, and snails live in this sandy land.
There is life here too.
“Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there.” But just like the words of the mysterious cat they met in the desert, small favors cheer up the two children’s weary steps here and there.
An old nun who offers a place to rest for a while, a mysterious shaman, an innkeeper who seems cold but offers warm advice, and animal friends who give strength at crucial moments.
Above all, the friendship between the two children, who never give up on each other, shines brightly like the North Star, illuminating the path ahead.
Our lives are sometimes overwhelmed by violent forces such as power, social structures, and fate.
When you are caught up in an unavoidable disaster, a sense of helplessness wells up in you.
But what overturns this are the small and trivial things, like the warm good deeds mentioned earlier.
Even in despair, the courage to empathize with the pain of others and reach out a hand is based on an undying hope.
These scenes overlap with the images of Yana and Muso, who proudly shout “I want to live” even in the face of death and still say “we exist,” completing the theme of goodness and solidarity.
In this way, 『Yana, the Child Who Crossed the Silk Road』 is an adventure story as well as a story about love and care.
The author illuminates the strength within Yana's heart and the warm presence that lingers beside her, persuasively conveying what ultimately protects us.
Adventure leads to growth, and growth leads to life.
Just as a small seed rolls across dry dirt, finds a path to water, and sprouts, the adventures of Yana and her friends make us see the brilliant vitality of children.
Adventure, growth, life, vitality! Stories that firmly root children in the present moment and help them move forward into a larger world will remain in their hearts for a long time.
And it will bloom again whenever courage is needed.

·“All I see is sand.
“Wow! Look over there!”
Delicate and captivating illustrations that lead you on an adventure
Artist Jeon Myeong-jin, who has illustrated many picture books and children's books, adds strength to the story with his cool yet soft painting style.
The scorching hot sandstorms of the desert, the shade of trees hiding from slave hunters, the long road leading to the West—the delicate depictions of people and landscapes intertwine with an adventure narrative of friendship and secrets, leading readers on a journey into an unfamiliar world.
The moment you turn the pages and encounter the pictures, you will find yourself in the middle of an adventure without even realizing it.