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One Day I Became a Ghost 1: I Opened My Eyes and Found Myself in the Underworld
One Day, I Became a Ghost 1: I Opened My Eyes and Found Myself in the Underworld
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Crossing between this world and the next
Children's safety education fairy tale!


"One Day, I Became a Ghost 1" is a fairy tale set in the afterlife, combining Korean folk tales with children's safety knowledge.
The protagonist, who is usually interested in Korean legends and ghost stories, wakes up in the afterlife with his body and soul separated after an unexpected accident.
Situations unfold quickly, leaving the protagonist completely disoriented, piqueing curiosity about what will happen next.
The main character's condition for returning to the living world is to become a "child grim reaper" and complete a mission within 49 days! Let's discover what adventures the main character will embark on to complete his mission.
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Chapter 1: The Suspicious Jar

- One Day of the Grim Reaper ①

Chapter 2 It's unfair!

Chapter 3: The Child Grim Reaper

Chapter 4: Fury Road

Chapter 5: The Last Bungeoppang

Chapter 6: The First Return

- One Day of the Grim Reaper ②

Chapter 7 Physical Training

Chapter 8: Accumulate points!

Chapter 9 Friends Made in the Afterlife


- One day at the underworld prison guard

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Into the book
I followed the sound of the trickling water and got closer.
“The color of the water is exactly like… urine?”
I didn't know what was going on, so I just kept looking around.

I clearly remember hitting my head on the mailbox in front of the school.
But I don't remember what happened after that.

--- p.17 From “Chapter 1_Suspicious Jar”

“A sealed prison?”
“This is a place where souls who cannot accept death are imprisoned.
Some of them even plan to escape to this world, so they have no choice but to be locked in sealed jars.
“Until you acknowledge and accept your own death.”
--- p.29 From "Chapter 2_It's unfair!"

“Follow me! How dare you break the seal without permission!”
“Huh? Isn’t that a jar for emergency escape?”
“Such a ridiculous excuse! Tsk.
“Confess your sins one by one to the director right now!”
--- p.35 From “Chapter 3_Children’s Grim Reaper”

'Found it, Lee Do-ha!'
Idoha began to shoot black energy from his hand at the children playing on the road.

--- p.47 From “Chapter 4_Road of Fury”

“Actually, I came here because I had some business to attend to.
But when I saw children playing on the road, I suddenly got angry without realizing it and… … .”
“What is your business?”
“I want to eat bungeoppang!”
“Bungeoppang?”
--- p.59 From “Chapter 5_The Last Bungeoppang”

“Grim Reaper, there must be a monster living in this neighborhood!”
We headed towards the alley where the monster's location was revealed.
But when I actually got there, there was no one there.
“Grim Reaper! The signal says there’s a monster here, but why can’t I see it?”
At that time, Lee Do-ha pointed somewhere and shouted.
“Hey, there’s a little hole in the wall over there!”
--- p.67 From “Chapter 6_The First Return”

Suddenly―.

Someone opened the door and strode in.
The woman, dressed like a Joseon Dynasty general, had a fierce gaze and radiated tremendous energy.

“It’s you? You had an accident right after you came to the afterlife, right?”
--- p.78 From “Chapter 7_Physical Training”

Publisher's Review
A life in the afterlife that was twisted from day one,
Becoming a child grim reaper?!


《One Day, I Became a Ghost ①》 is the first volume in a new series following 'One Day, I Became a Slave' and 'One Day, I Became a Zombie'.
It was planned based on awareness of child safety accidents that can occur inside and outside of school and curiosity about the world after death.


The protagonist, Jeon Min-su, is a twelve-year-old boy attending Cheonsu Elementary School. He falls into the afterlife after an unexpected accident in front of the school.
Since I'm usually very interested in ghosts and monsters, it's refreshing to see him showing curiosity rather than a vague fear of the afterlife.
But from the first day he falls into the afterlife, unusual things begin to happen to Jeon Min-su.
Jeon Min-su was caught by the guards because he broke the emergency jar, and they said that Jeon Min-su was an unstable soul whose body and soul were separated.
As the story unfolds, the tension of not knowing what will happen next and the protagonist's desire to return to the living world increase the sense of immersion.

There's only one way for Jeon Min-su to take responsibility for his mistakes in the afterlife and earn a chance to return to the living world! He must become a child grim reaper and bring back the three child ghosts who escaped to the living world.
Fortunately, he begins his first adventure to solve the mission with the help of the 'Grim Reaper' who helps him.
At the beginning of the story, Jeon Min-su is suspicious of the grim reaper, but as they spend time together, he gradually becomes a good partner and friend who he relies on.
Amidst the turbulent events, readers can experience Jeon Min-su's emotional transformation and learn the value of empathy and warm friendship.
In addition, it is worth noting that he forms various relationships with the grim reaper senior, instructor, and monsters.


Meanwhile, the secrets hidden in the mysterious figure chasing Jeon Min-su and the suspicious attitude of the grim reaper who seems to know Jeon Min-su well will be gradually revealed in the next volume, so you can look forward to the story that unfolds in the future.
Let's see if he can successfully complete his mission as a child grim reaper.

A person who learns by teaching new things,
Safety Stories from Elementary School Teachers

Author Kwak Gyu-tae is a current elementary school teacher, and “One Day, I Became a Ghost ①” is his first children’s book.
He said that while writing the story, he learned a lot about how to easily approach the children he teaches.
What's remarkable about this book is that it naturally leads readers to think about safety through an exciting and urgent story that keeps them glued to their seats.
The text contains not only the most important traffic safety rules that children must know, but also general safety information such as food poisoning.


Although the afterlife is the main setting and the subject matter dealing with death may seem difficult and scary, various devices tailored to children's eye level have been installed throughout.
Not only is there a wealth of information and knowledge, such as the ‘Encyclopedia of the Underworld’ and the ‘Encyclopedia of Safety’, but there is also a helpful glossary of terms.
Additionally, we used materials that are closely related to our daily lives, such as the 'five-colored taxi' that operates in the afterlife and the 'Kkokdu smartphone' used by the grim reaper, to ensure that the afterlife environment feels as unfamiliar as possible.
Here, the focus is on maximizing immersion in the story despite its heavy subject matter through comical and rich illustrations by illustrator Yoo Young-geun, who is familiar to young readers.


The author, who has designed classes by linking subjects with AI and has also mentored students who won the Minister of Environment Award at the 2023 National Science Exhibition, has also received awards such as the Prime Minister's Award, the Minister of Education Award, and the Minister of Environment Award for research and development in various fields from art to science.
We are also leading the way in educational development through various research groups, consulting, and support group activities.
"One Day, I Became a Ghost ①" is a fairy tale filled with the author's passion for education and love for children, who constantly strive to teach and learn something new.

Let's go meet the author's story, which aims to convey safety common sense in an exciting way!
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: February 20, 2025
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 112 pages | 332g | 148*210*13mm
- ISBN13: 9791162041864
- ISBN10: 1162041862
- KC Certification: Certification Type: Conformity Confirmation

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