Today's #SJComix365 is "The Legend of Hong Kil Dong: The Robin Hood of Korea" by Anne Sibley O'Brien (published by Charlesbridge, 2008). This is a kids comic, recommended for 9 - 12yo's, but the story is worth learning for readers of any age. This is a classic tale from early 17th Century Korea, when Hong Kil Dong, the son of a powerful minister, is not entitled to a birthright because his mother is a commoner. After studying martial arts, divination, swordplay, the uses of magic, and the wisdom of the I Ching, Hong Kil Dong sets off on a quest for his destiny. He leads a band of men to right the injustices shown to the peasants by some powerful and corrupt merchants, ministers, and monks. Hong Kil Dong can then claim his rightful role and become a wise and just leader. This graphic book captures the drama and pageantry of the Chosun dynasty and pays tribute to the adventure story that became the first novel written in the Korean language. ✨ #comics #graphicnovels #history #koreanhistory #korea #honggildong #hongkildong #childrensbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/BwpXvRuAZC0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7xry4nkice29











