The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story

Sturdy prose by Cho highlights a segment of Korean society whose women preserve a vibrant tradition of enterprise, stamina, and cooperation, and Grandma shines as a kind of generous real-life superhero. In this tradition, the risks and rewards are only given to the worthy, which takes practice, courage and a grandmother’s love. Use this sweet story to support STEM units on weather and tides, sea life, and ecology.