Ninth House meets Babel for fans of myth and folklore in this contemporary fantasy about a Korean-American college student at a magical university where fairy tales intersect with family heritage to unleash powers beyond imagining.“You always wanted magic to be real.”Sharon and her daughter V’s points of origin hold common threads—both Korean American teenagers, raised by single m...

A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery—especially if it's presented in two languages!Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions. Taking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator's notes, Japanese vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set of discussion questions and exercises.The first two...

Learn about Korean culture through traditional folktales!Korean Folktales for Language Learners presents 36 traditional folktales drawn from Korea's rich storytelling tradition.The stories—which gradually increase in complexity as the book progresses—include:The Tiger with the Frozen Tail: A wily rabbit persuades a hungry tiger to break a hole in the ice of a frozen river to catch fish with his tail. ...

The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle's Stories for Language Learners series is here!This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them.Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include:"Painting the Eyes on the Dragon"Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches needed to bring a...

Cassie doesn't feel at home in her hometown in California. So when her family moves to South Korea, where her parents were born and raised, she thinks life might be easier. But Cassie soon learns she is wrong. Despite being ethnically Korean, there is so much about her that is American— parts of her she can't erase. Yet there are just as many parts of her that are Korean, too. From English to Korean, chocolate to ho-dduk, can Cassie find a language where she can wholly be loved?

What begins as a road trip is, for Mara, a gamble of the heart.She convinces David Bennet—quiet, reserved, and seemingly unreachable—to let her join him on a cross-country drive. What David doesn't know is that Mara has her own reason for tagging along: a growing crush she hopes might become something more.Haunted by past heartbreak, David has built walls high enough to keep anyone out. Yet in the small, ordinary moments—roadside breakfasts, laughter on coastal cliffs, quie...

Carrie Jo's Dreams Take a Darker TurnCan She Reach Across Time to Help Bridget Escape an Evil Entity?Idlewood Plantation has been a paranormal enthusiast's dream, but for historian Carrie Jo, it's anything but pleasant. Another Ferguson child calls out to her from beyond the grave, and this time a local legend is involved. The discovery of the Ouroborus Grimoire heightens the supernatural activity, and the ghosts of Idlewood aren't happy about it.Rachel and...

Nestled in the shadowy embrace of ancient oaks, the Idlewood Plantation whispers secrets of the past. Carrie Jo and Ashland, bound by fate and mysteries untold, find themselves once again at Idlewood's enigmatic threshold. A fortuitous stroke of luck grants them a chance to complete their unfinished work, but the plantation's eerie corridors are not done with them yet.As the couple delves deeper, they encounter a new spectral plea—a lost Ferguson ghost, its motives as enshrouded as...

The million-copy internationally bestselling life guide about how to stop comparing yourself to others—especially on social media—and how to find the strength to be yourselfIn a world where it can seem impossible to feel that you are ever good enough, and where it’s easy to judge yourself by the unrealistic standards of social media, I Decided to Live as Me offers guidance and encouragement for celebrating yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin....

**Brought to you by Penguin.The million-copy Korean phenomenon on how to find the strength to be yourself.As seen being read by BTS's Jungkook on Bon Voyage, the hit reality TV show following K-pop sensation BTS!**Don’t be kind to those who aren’t kind to you.Remember that no one lives a perfect life.Don’t be swayed by what others say.Don’t try too hard to get along with everyone.As soon as Kim Suhyun graduated into the ...

The Shadow Man Claims Idlewood!Will Carrie Jo defeat him?In the eerie shadows of Idlewood, a sinister presence lurks—the Shadow Man. As the final touches are put on the restoration of the enigmatic Idlewood, Rachel finds herself the target of this malevolent spirit's wrath. The haunting intensifies, plunging her and Angus into a fight for survival against the unseen forces.Meanwhile, Carrie Jo and Ashland are drawn into a chilling investigation, leading the...

When Dara Banks, Rock Canyon's leading Realtor, searches for an assistant, finding someone as resourceful as Meryl "Merry" Rafter seems too good to be true. So good in fact, she neglects to run a reference check. Bad move. Before she knows it, Merry, a former "actress" trying to be "helpful," has insinuated herself into Dara's business, family, and charity, and may be the only person saving her from prison. Dara becomes suspicious and begins snooping into Merry's past. Feeling cornered, Me...