The Legend of Hong Kil Dong is a great book about a folktale in South Korean history. The art is done in water color and styles related to traditional Korean Art. The book would be great for third grade up and due to more abstract ideas such as heroism and honor. ( )

This story was quite interesting and would be geared towards middle schoolers because of its length and more complex words. The book is a graphic novel which was a fun way to depict a story but at time was confusing to read and follow the plot line. The illustrations were done really well and focused on the Korean culture which would be great to use for representation. ( )

Response - After listening to the YouTube interviews with Marc Mason about graphic novels, I was more attentive to the layout and how the illustrations tell the story. I also appreciate learning about other 'Robin Hoods' from different cultures. The Author's Notes at the end are particularly helpful. They provide interesting info on the author and Korean language and traditional clothing.

Curricular connection - a unit on graphic novels, legends or myths, social justice, or Korea; reading groups

Summary: The Korean equivalent to Robin Hood.
Review: I enjoyed reading a story about another culture and place. It is set up in an almost graphic novel, comic strip way but I was able to follow along. Can definitely be used by older children in learning about other cultures and even different ways to write a book.

It is common and at the same time, amazing that we find something common from each country. A lot of country has heroes like Robin Hod, in Korea, Hong Kil Dong aswell as similar folk and faily tales. It is a pleasure to see/compare stories which have the common main ideas but different in details.