About the book
Based on the traditional Korean folktale “Samnyeongogae” (“Three-Year Mountain Pass\"), this picture book parable by Korean-German artist Dayeon Auh features a fateful mountain, a superstitious grandfather, and a granddaughter with a clever perspective on life.
Legend says that anyone who falls down Misfortune Mountain has three years left to live. Grandfather must travel over the treacherous mountain to get to the market, but one day catastrophe happens and he tumbles down! The doctor says he is perfectly healthy, but Grandfather feels the end is near . . . until his granddaughter comes to visit and makes a different calculation about his fate.
From then on, the legend of the mountain takes on a new meaning and everyone finds themselves eager to tumble down it. A fable that demonstrates how a change in one’s mindset can make a positive impact.
Editions of The Three-Year Tumble: Based on a Korean folktale
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780735845749
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Based on the traditional Korean folktale “Samnyeongogae” (“Three-Year Mountain Pass\"), this picture book parable by Korean-German artist Dayeon Auh features a fateful mountain, a superstitious grandfather, and a granddaughter with a clever perspective on life.
Legend says that anyone who falls down Misfortune Mountain has three years left to live. Grandfather must travel over the treacherous mountain to get to the market, but one day catastrophe happens and he tumbles down! The doctor says he is perfectly healthy, but Grandfather feels the end is near . . . until his granddaughter comes to visit and makes a different calculation about his fate.
From then on, the legend of the mountain takes on a new meaning and everyone finds themselves eager to tumble down it. A fable that demonstrates how a change in one’s mindset can make a positive impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Three-Year Tumble: Based on a Korean folktale about?
Based on the traditional Korean folktale “Samnyeongogae” (“Three-Year Mountain Pass\"), this picture book parable by Korean-German artist Dayeon Auh features a fateful mountain, a superstitious grandfather, and a granddaughter with a clever perspective on life.
Legend says that anyone who falls down Misfortune Mountain has three years left to live. Grandfather must travel over the treacherous mountain to get to the market, but one day catastrophe happens and he tumbles down! The doctor says he is perfectly healthy, but Grandfather feels the end is near . . . until his granddaughter comes to visit and makes a different calculation about his fate.
From then on, the legend of the mountain takes on a new meaning and everyone finds themselves eager to tumble down it. A fable that demonstrates how a change in one’s mindset can make a positive impact.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Three-Year Tumble: Based on a Korean folktale?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Three-Year Tumble: Based on a Korean folktale?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780735845749
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Three-Year Tumble: Based on a Korean folktale?
Dayeon Auh
Who is the Publisher of the book The Three-Year Tumble: Based on a Korean folktale?
North South Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Three-Year Tumble: Based on a Korean folktale is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780735845749)
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