A 'tiny, perfect novel' The Times

'Oh Jung-Hee attempts that tricky enterprise, a narrative seen through the eyes of a child. She succeeds through a delicate, understated writing that finds drama in the everyday, and the extraordinary in the ordinary.'
Tobias Hill, author of The Cryptographer

'A magical concoction of fairy tale and poem. Exquisitely translated by Jennifer Wang Medina, Oh Jung-Hee's shining tale of a childhood trapped between ancient and modern worlds in late twentieth century Korea delights with its imagery and the spirit of its characters even while it disturbs with a dark vision of freedom curtailed.'
Polly Clark, author of Take Me With You

'A dangerous story told with impeccable grace...after reading The Bird, you might want to run out and round up every Jung-Hee book you can.' Bookslut

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