The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Deadly storms have ravaged Mina's homeland for generations. Her people believe the Sea God curses them. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as his bride. Shim Cheong is to be sacrificed, and Mina throws herself into the water in her stead, setting out to wake the Sea God and bring an end to the killer storms once and for all. A New York Times Bestseller! Axie Oh's The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enthralling feminist retelling of the classic Korean folktale "The Tale of Shim Cheong, " perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazaki's Spirited Away. Deadly storms have ravaged Mina's homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as the Sea God's bride, in the hop