{"product_id":"shim-jung-takes-the-dive-9780063294073","title":"Shim Jung Takes the Dive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tween finds herself on an epic adventure across an underwater kingdom in this inventive middle-grade fantasy inspired by Korean folklore--based on the viral TikTok musical by composer-lyricist and rising star Julia Riew.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJung doesn't believe in magic--not the powerful dragons, mystical sea creatures, or any of the other fantastical stories whispered by the elders of her hometown. That is, until one horrible mistake sends her falling into the ocean during a raging storm...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...down to a magical underwater kingdom that she never believed existed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, trapped in a realm of secrets, spirits, and a vengeful queen bent on destroying her world, Jung must journey across the Dragon Queendom--teaming up with a mischievous runaway prince--to uncover the truth about her past and save her people before it's too late. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Korean folktale Shim Jung, \u003ci\u003eShim Jung Takes the Dive \u003c\/i\u003eis a royal adventure about friendship, belonging, and finding the courage to take the leap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julia Riew\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quill Tree Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.54h x 5.79w x 1.11d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063294073\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRiew, Julia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Riew \u003c\/strong\u003eis a composer-lyricist, librettist, and novelist known for her Korean-folktale inspired musical \u003cem\u003eDive\u003c\/em\u003e and her young adult fantasy novel \u003cem\u003eThe Last Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e, which she co-authored with her brother Brad Riew. In addition to winning the 18th Annual Fred Ebb Award, Julia has been Playbill's Featured Songwriter of the Month, a Woman to Watch on Broadway, and a Princess Grace Award Honoraria recipient. \u003cem\u003eShim Jung Takes the Dive\u003c\/em\u003e is her first middle grade novel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Julia Riew \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47897193054365,"sku":"9780063294073","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c22200ac-7c9b-4ee3-b0f7-acf462c82852.jpg?v=1778003656","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/shim-jung-takes-the-dive-9780063294073","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}