The Princess and the Grain of Rice

Written by Tina Cho · Illustrated by Honee Jang

A clumsy girl faces royal tests to become a princess.

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40 pages· AD570L

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In the mountains of Joseon, Jeongsoon dreams of becoming a princess despite her clumsiness. She enters a royal challenge, facing tests of manners, wisdom, and sleep. Can her true heart win the queen's favor and the crown? Discover the twists of this enchanting retelling.

From the publisher

A sweet, funny Korean Princess and the Pea retelling, written by critically acclaimed Korean American author Tina Cho. A new classic in the making! In the mountains of Joseon, Jeongsoon has a heart as gentle as jade, but she might just be the clumsiest girl in the kingdom. She wants to be a princess, so she enters the grand princess challenge where she must complete the Manners Test, the Wisdom Test, and finally–the Sleep Test. Throughout each examination, Jeongsoon is far from flawless but in staying true to herself, wins the favor of the queen and the competition itself. Includes backmatter on the real-life Korean princesses of the Joseon period.

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