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108 Yokai's Beard
108 Yokai's Beard
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Book Introduction
Do not distrust the stories contained in this book!

The brilliant storyteller who sparked the short story craze
A strange and mysterious story by author Kim Dong-sik


A thrilling tension that you can't stand without turning the pages,
A cool temperature presented by a strange and bizarre story
A collection of everyday relatable stories for teenagers!

Kim Dong-sik, the author of "Gray Man," who has captivated readers with his unfamiliar setting and surprising twists since his debut, has once again demonstrated his signature talent in this collection of junior novels.
The strange and bizarre situations that occur in the daily lives of teenage children captivate readers from the first page, and the narrative and development that amplify the strangeness, as well as the twists that are solidly built even within the short length, also stand out.
Considering that the author's first writing was posted on an internet "horror bulletin board" and that this was where he was able to make his debut, I am confident that "108 Monsters' Beards" will also be a meaningful beginning for the author as he takes a bold step into children's and young adult literature.
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108 Monster's Beard│The Secret of Watermelon│Monster Parenting│The Legendary Booger│Test Paper Game│Puppy Cloning
Epilogue│Author's Note│A word from friends who read this book first

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Into the book
A moment of silence flowed in the awkward atmosphere.
Then Jinju tapped the watermelon again.

“Who are you?” / “Huh? It’s different from before? It was ‘Who are you?’ before?”
“Knock again.” / “Who is it?”

After knocking several more times and getting the same answer, the friends went back home.
Jinju made an excuse that her stomach hurt that evening and kept the watermelon for another day.

--- p.41

They worked really hard and even created a name for themselves called the 'Booger Search Squad'.
The goal of finding boogers was a bit ridiculous, but the very act of doing something together was fun.

--- p.87

“Cloning a puppy is too much.
“That’s unethical.”
“Unethical?” / “Yes.
“Ethically, we must keep the line.”

Yeonwoo grimaced in displeasure.

"What's unethical about it? It's not illegal. It was copied by a legitimate company."
"As long as it's not illegal, you can clone a life at will? That would be disregarding the right to life of the puppy you were raising."
--- p.135

Publisher's Review
Of the 108 yokai, which ones are good, and which ones are bad? What if you knocked on a watermelon and heard a voice ask, "Who are you?" Where are the so-called "legendary boogers"? And what would happen if you found them all?

Kim Dong-sik's junior novel collection, "108 Monsters' Beards," is a bold and captivating work with six strangely engrossing stories, six questions, and six twists.
The bizarre, strange, and mysterious imagination that delves into the trivial daily lives of teenagers opens up a world of bizarre fantasy.
Illustrator Jo Seong-heum elegantly portrayed even the parts that do not directly appear in the story, doubling the excitement readers feel at the ending.
In particular, illustrations that vary the composition and viewpoint in various ways inspire new imagination in readers and together they complete the story.

The title work, "108 Monster Beards," is a story that unfolds as the main character acquires 108 monster beards. It is a work that can be expected to elicit both empathy and thrill from readers as the boundary between reality and fantasy collapses.
Another highlight is the charm of imagining the various personalities of monsters through pictures.


"The Secret of Watermelon" and "The Legend of the Booger" are also works that can expand one's thinking by colorfully depicting "why watermelons talk" and "what happens when you find a booger."
"Monster Parenting" combines the trivial moments of "drinking water with rice" with everyday life, while "Test Paper Game" combines the fantasy of "predicting the future" with everyday life.
The final work, "Puppy Cloning," is the most realistic story in the collection and concludes with an important message about bioethics.
"Epilogue," which features a signboard text, makes us think about the charm of "imagination" and "story," leaving a strong, unending aftertaste.


│A word from friends who read this book first │

ㆍ Even I, who was not usually interested in monsters, was so absorbed in reading the book that I felt like I wasted no time turning the pages.
_Kim**, 5th grade, Seoul Gajaeul Elementary School

ㆍ When I first saw it, I thought, “What kind of book is this?” because of the absurd story that I had never seen before.
But the more I read, the more I became immersed in the strange charm of this book.
It's an addictive book that you'll want to carry around and read over and over again whenever you're bored.
_Suhoe Elementary School 5th grade Kwon**

School Library Journal Junior Novel Series

So that anyone can read easily and enjoyably and improve their literacy skills
A new series of children's and young adult literature presented by School Library Journal.


A world of stories unfolds that will warmly reach out to friends who have not been close to books before.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: June 19, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 156 pages | 258g | 140*210*10mm
- ISBN13: 9788969151698
- ISBN10: 8969151699
- KC Certification: Certification Type: Conformity Confirmation

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