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몸이 아픈 갓난 아기 동생을 돌봐야 하는 스티브에게 여름은 즐거움 대신에 걱정을 안겨주는 계절입니다. 처마 밑에 둥지를 틀고 사는 말벌은 스티브와 동생에게 또 다른 위협이지요. 어느날 꿈 속에서 여왕벌을 만나 스티브는 동생을 낫게 해주겠다는 여왕벌과 거래를 하게 됩니다. 스티브는 아기를 고쳐주겠다는 여왕벌의 제안을 자신의 기도에 대한 응답으로 생각하지만, 시간이 지나면서 여왕벌의 진실이 밝혀지게 되고...

Caldecott 수상작가인 존 클라센의 흑백의 삽화그림이 책 읽는 재미를 더해줍니다.

두려움과 소망, 그리고 가족의 사랑이 씨줄과 날줄로 엮어진 흥미진진한 스릴러 소설입니다.






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Paperback: 272 pages
ISBN-10: 1481432338
ISBN-13: 978-1481432337
책 크기: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm



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Book Description
Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel’s (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen.
For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp’s nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to “fix” the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered.
All he has to do is say “Yes.” But “yes” is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back?
Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.


School Library Journal *Starred Review*
Steve has always been a worrier, but since his brother was born he's become even more anxious. When Steve starts having dreams about otherworldly wasps, he takes comfort in their message that everything will be okay. But the more he learns about their plan to "fix" the baby's congenital condition, the more he's conflicted. The tension and unease grow as Steve begins to wonder if the wasps are real or imagined. The story comes to a climactic end that is cathartic and comforting. Set in a modern-day suburb, this quiet yet emotionally haunting book thoughtfully explores themes of safety, anxiety, and the beauty of the imperfect. Klassen's black-and-white graphite illustrations complement the sensitive and powerful narrative, written in first person from Steve's perspective. The images have a retro, printmaker feel and never reveal the entire picture, leaving much to the imagination - what is hidden in the unknown? Is it something bad or good? How can you know? The characters are believable and strongly developed, especially Steve, who deals with anxiety and possibly obsessive compulsive disorder. Scientific information on the life cycle, anatomy, and behaviors of wasps is woven in a way that furthers the plot. VERDICT This affecting middle grade psychological thriller is recommended as a first purchase for libraries.


Booklist *Starred Review*
"With subtle, spine-chilling horror at its heart, this tale of triumph over monsters - both outside and in - is outstanding....Printz-winning, New York Times best-selling Oppel and Caldecott-winning Klassen are a match made in kid-lit heaven. Expect ample buzz."


Kirkus Reviews *Starred Review*
"Compelling and accessible."


Publisher's Weekly *Starred Review*
"Oppel uses a dark and disturbing lens to produce an unnerving psychological thriller."


The Horn Book *Starred Review*
"a tight and focused story about the dangers of wishing things back to normal at any cost....the emotional resonance is deep, and Steve’s precarious interactions with the honey-voiced queen make one’s skin crawl."