![]() The setting of this book is in Seoul, Korea during the Choson period. It is thought-provoking as the reader imagines being in young Jade Blossom’s place- trapped in every aspect, unable to read, draw, or travel, she clings to her dreams as she catches glimpses of the distant mountains from her improvised seesaw. Linda Sue-Park has created an important novel- this book captures a part of history that may be unbelievable to today’s generation. After being caught she misses the spectacular views and fashions a Korean seesaw in her family’s garden so that she can catch glimpses of the distant landscape she longs for. She devises a plan to sneak away in a cart destined to the local market. ![]() When her 15 year old friend and aunt leaves to marry the curiosity and longing to see her best friend becomes too much. Jade Blossom has a deep curiosity and wants to know what is on the outside. ![]() During this time Korean women of noble birth were only allowed to leave their homes to wed and join their husband’s family’s home, at which time she would be confined to that household. This story takes place in Seoul, Korea during the 1600’s, the Chosan period. Young 12 year-old Jade Blossom spends all her days and nights in the Inner Court of the House of Han, the home of her aristocratic family. ![]()
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