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Description
This book discusses the topography, history, people, and art of North Korea, as well as the challenges the country is currently facing.
Quick Summary
If you've ever wondered what life is actually like behind the closed borders of North Korea, this book pulls back the curtain in a way that's way more interesting than a textbook. Miller covers everything from the country's mountain ranges and harsh climate to the fascinating (and kind of bizarre) art and propaganda posters that are a huge part of Korean culture, plus the heavy stuff about food shortages and why things are so hard for regular people there right now. It's organized clearly enough that you can dig into whatever aspect interests you most, and at an AR level of 11.5 it's definitely written for older middle schoolers and up who can handle some serious subject matter. Parents should know it doesn't sugarcoat the struggles North Koreans face, but it's not gratuitously scary either just honest in a way that makes you actually think. This would be a great pick for anyone into geography, world history, or current events, especially kids who like understanding why countries are the way they are. If you want another take on the region, "The Little Red Dot" series on modern Korea offers a different perspective on the whole peninsula.