Mark James Russell – författare

A thrilling middle-grade fantasy inspired by Korean folklore, where one girl's journey into a magical world becomes a quest to save her family.Everything in Young-hee's life seems to be falling apart. Her father is gone, her overworked mother has moved the family back to Seoul, and adjusting to a new school is harder than she ever imagined. Even her younger brother Bum seems determined to make every day more difficult.Then Young-hee discovers a hidden world where the folktales she grew up hearing are real. But when Bum is kidnapped, she must embark on a dangerous quest to find the legendary pullocho plant. Along the way she encounters dragons, fairies and other magical beings while facing choices that will determine not only her brother's fate, but that of an entire enchanted realm.Inspired by Korean folklore, Young-hee and the Pullocho blends adventure, fantasy and coming-of-age themes into an unforgettable story that celebrates courage, family and self-discovery.

"This is the book on K-pop everybody has been waiting for.…A must-read!" —Charlotte Naudin, PR Manager, Torpedo ProductionsK-Pop Now! examines Korea''s high-energy pop music and is written for its growing legions of fans. Pop culture expert Mark Russell features the most famous groups and singers and takes an insider''s look at how they have made it to the top.In 2012, Psy''s song and music video "Gangnam Style" took the world by storm. But K-Pop, the music of Psy''s homeland of Korea, has been winning fans with its infectious melodies and high-energy fun since long before that. Featuring talented singers and eye-catching visuals, K-Pop is the music of the moment.Although K-Pop is a relatively new phenomenon in the West, it is rapidly gaining traction and reaching much larger audiences —thanks in large part to social media like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram — the Girls Generation single "Gee" has almost three hundred million views!K-Pop Now! includes:Profiles of current K-Pop artists and their hits.A look at Seoul''s trendiest hangout spots.Interviews with top artists like Kevin from Ze:A and Brian Joo from Fly to the Sky.A look at the K-Pop idols of tomorrow.You''ll meet the biggest record producers, the hosts of the insanely popular "Eat Your Kimchi" website, and K-Pop groups like Big Bang, TVXQ, 2NE1, Girls Generation, HOT, SES, FinKL Busker Busker, and The Koxx. The book also includes a guide for fans who plan to visit Seoul to explore K-Pop up close.Join the K-Pop revolution today!