A young Korean boy named Sun-sin designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world.
Loosely based on the true story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his Turtle Ship, this delightful tale by debut author Helena Ku Rhee and debut illustrator Colleen Kong-Savage introduce young readers to a fascinating episode in Korean history and naval engineering..
Suddenly, Sun-sin has a great idea.
Turning to Gobugi for comfort, Sun-sin notices how his pet Turtle is small but mighty, slow but steady, and impossible to sink.
Each attempt fails miserably against the powerful sea, and with it Sun-sin\'s dream also sinks to the bottom.
Determined to win, Sun-sin attempts to build an indestructible battleShip with a few found items.
The winner would sail the ocean with the royal navy.
Then one day, the king\'s court announced a contest to find the best design for a new battleShip to defend the land from invaders.
As a poor villager, though, his dream to travel seemed impossible.
Long ago in Korea, a young boy named Sun-sin spent his days playing with his pet Turtle Gobugi and dreaming of sailing around the world.
A young Korean boy named Sun-sin designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world
