A magical underwater fantasy adventure inspired by Korean folklore - perfect for fans of KPop Demon Hunters!
If you had pulled me aside and told me I'd soon be known as the hero who saved my people from total destruction, I probably would've laughed in your face …
Every year, the girls on Jung's island take the Dive - leaping into the depths of the ocean to bring back a treasure which predicts their fate. Some girls find pearls for good luck, or shells for strong foundations. But when Jung takes the Dive, she finds magic.
Now trapped in an underwater kingdom ruled by a vengeful queen, Jung's only chance to escape is to find the lost dragons and harness their powerful magic. Jung and her unlikely ally Jae must set off on a dangerous quest, but can they uncover the truth about the Dragon Queendom, before it's too late to save both their worlds?
Inspired by the Korean folktale Shim Jung, this is an epic adventure about friendship, belonging and finding the courage to take the leap.
| ISBN: | 9780008826789 |
| Publication date: | 7th May 2026 |
| Author: | Julia Riew |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 308 pages |
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A magical underwater fantasy adventure inspired by Korean folklore - perfect for fans of KPop Demon Hunters!
If you had pulled me aside and told me I'd soon be known as the hero who saved my people from total destruction, I probably would've laughed in your face …
Every year, the girls on Jung's island take the Dive - leaping into the depths of the ocean to bring back a treasure which predicts their fate. Some girls find pearls for good luck, or shells for strong foundations. But when Jung takes the Dive, she finds magic.
Now trapped in an underwater kingdom ruled by a vengeful queen, Jung's only chance to escape is to find the lost dragons and harness their powerful magic. Jung and her unlikely ally Jae must set off on a dangerous quest, but can they uncover the truth about the Dragon Queendom, before it's too late to save both their worlds?
Inspired by the Korean folktale Shim Jung, this is an epic adventure about friendship, belonging and finding the courage to take the leap.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Shim Jung Takes the Dive and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Shim Jung Takes the Dive features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Adventure Stories, PSHE: Family Issues, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dragons, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
Shim Jung Takes the Dive is available in Paperback
Shim Jung Takes the Dive was written by Julia Riew and published by HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Shim Jung Takes the Dive has 308 pages
£7.19
