Title: 몽실 언니
Description: My Sister, Mongsil is set in the tumult and tragedy of modern Korean history, illustrating the vivid effects on individual lives. In the midst of such great historical storms, the most pressing issue for the protagonist Mongsil is poverty. As her family is torn apart by poverty and put together again, Mongsil holds onto her faith in love and hope and keeps her spirits high despite the brutal times.
Subjects: Boys, Juvenile fiction, Girls, Families, Social conditions, Poverty, Fiction, Family life, Korean language materials
Places: Korea (South)
Time periods: 1948-1960