The Treasure Hunt Notebook

Author Song Mi-kyung—winner of prestigious awards including the Changwon Children's Literature Prize and the Korean Publishing Culture Award, beloved by critics and readers alike for her distinctive creative style—presents her new book, The Treasure Hunt Notebook. Young-a has never once found a treasure in a treasure hunt, and this time she's determined to succeed. Despite being painfully shy, she musters her courage to interview classmates who have found treasures before, gradually discovering her own secret to treasure hunting. As she listens to the children's quirky but heartfelt answers, Young-a naturally begins making friends and even opens up honestly with her best friend, with whom she had been harboring hurt feelings.
Through the device of interviews, Song Mi-kyung shows that reaching out to a friend doesn't have to be a grand gesture—it can begin with something as small as saying hello first, sharing a little laugh, or simply lending an ear. Set against a backdrop of autumn foliage, The Treasure Hunt Notebook paints a vibrant, brilliant portrait of a child who, for the first time, finds the courage to take charge and go after what she wants—a story as colorful and radiant as the fall leaves. This book is sure to be remembered by many readers as the most endearing story they've encountered all year.

★Elementary Curriculum Connections★
Grade 2, Semester 1 Korean Language – Unit 5: Guessing How Others Feel
Grade 2, Semester 1 Korean Language – Unit 7: Speaking from the Heart
Grade 2, Semester 2 Korean Language – Unit 4: Sharing Your Feelings
Grade 2, Semester 2 Seasonal Studies – Let's Go on an Outing
Grade 3, Semester 1 Korean Language – Unit 4: Putting My Heart into a Letter
Grade 3, Semester 2 Korean Language – Unit 4: Expressing What Moves You