Our Little Korean Cousin

"Our Little Korean Cousin" by H. Lee M. Pike is a story that transports young readers to early 20th-century Korea through the eyes of Yung Pak, a boy growing up in Seoul, where ancient customs meet changing times, offering an intimate look at his daily life and family bonds, including the respect for elders and education in traditional values and history, while following his adventures from school and family celebrations to a pivotal trip to a monastery culminating in his preparation for the manhood ceremony, the "Investiture of the Top-knot," demonstrating the rich heritage shaping his identity.