Induk Pak was born in Korea in 1896, at a time when education was a priority for boys only. Thankfully, Induk's remarkable mother, Onyu, had little use for aspects of tradition that would prevent her and her daughter from leading independent lives. Wisconsin-born author Anne Neuberger brings Induk's fascinating story to life in a compelling biographical novel based largely on Induk's own writings, previously published as books for adults. Neuberger skillfully translates Induk's story into engaging fiction for children. (Ages 10-14)

From turn-of-the-century Korea comes the true story of a courageous young girl who was disguised as a boy so that she could attend school.

Although only men and boys were allowed to go to school in Korea, Induk Pahk's mother believed that Induk could learn as well as any boy. So she dressed Induk in pants made from the cloth of her own skirt and sent her off to school. As Induk walked into the classroom, the row of fifteen boys turned to stare at her. Did they guess her secret? Would they believe she was a boy? The Girl-Son, written in first-person narrative, is based on the true story of one girl's courage and determination to challenge tradition in order to create equal opportunities for all children in her country.