The Magic Lunch Box

Written by Hanna Kim · Illustrated by Emily Paik

Part of the Ben Lee series

A magical lunchbox causes chaos for a new student. Can he fix it?

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112 pages· 500L

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Ben Lee's first day at a new school turns chaotic when his lunchbox starts magically swapping his beloved Korean meals for unfamiliar foods. As the magic spirals out of control, affecting more than just his lunch, Ben must navigate the challenges of fitting in while trying to reverse the mysterious changes. Will he find a way to embrace his heritage and make friends, or will the magic push him further away from who he truly is? Discover the surprising twists in Ben's quest to set things right.

From the publisher

Fourth-grader Ben Lee is anxious to make new friends at his new school in Michigan. But on his first day, things take a turn for the worse. The other kids act grossed out by the homemade kimbap in his lunch box. Embarrassed, Ben makes an impulsive wish, and soon strange things start happening. A ham sandwich appears in his lunch box inside instead of Mom’s homemade mandoo. At first, Ben is thrilled. But soon the magical switcheroos start happening regularly and to other things–like Ben’s favorite Korean cartoon, Tobot V. And the special pencils his grandma sent from Korea. How far will the lunchbox magic go? And how far will Ben go to set things right?

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