The Magic Lotus Lantern

The Magic Lotus Lantern follows a young Korean girl named Soo as she undertakes a journey to help her father when his eyesight begins to fail. Guided by cultural traditions surrounding the Lotus Lantern Festival, Soo enters the Shadowlands, a mysterious realm connected to ancient folklore. Along the way, she encounters challenges that test her determination, compassion, and courage. The story blends family devotion, gentle fantasy elements, and themes of hope and perseverance in a narrative suitable for early readers and family read‑alouds.