Faced with a future where the world is submerged under the sea,an adventure to save the green planet Earth begins Book IntroductionThe third volume of Time Cat, a series that’s opened a new horizon of environmental SF children’s stories A journey navigating past treacherous sea monsters and unveiling the secrets of an undersea city!The praised Time Cat series, which has enthralled young readers and opened a new horizon for environmental SF children's stories, has returned with its third installment. The series is not only fun, but it has also garnered immense praise, being chosen for the audiobook content production project by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, and selected as a literature-sharing book by Arts Council Korea. In this captivating tale, readers discover a world brimming with endless imagination, thrilling action, and the company of an adorable and clever cat, Eunsil. As readers turn the pages, they’ll find themselves completely immersed in a continuously developing and exhilarating story.SummaryFrom a hidden truth that awaits in the desolate sea, an adventure that exceeds all expectations unfurls as readers draw nearer to unraveling its mystery"Everything you know has sunk, beneath the sea."The beloved Time Cat series returns with volume 3, following the success of volumes 1 and 2, eliciting enthusiastic responses from young readers. Having unraveled the compelling butterfly murder case in the previous volume, this time Seorim embarks on an exciting resort trip with her mother and her charming cat Eunsil. However, their joyous moments come to a sudden halt when Eunsil is unexpectedly kidnapped. When Seorim sets out to chase the kidnapper, an unforeseen twist occurs and she finds herself pulled into a mysterious wormhole, transporting her to the year 2150. In this future, she confronts a shocking reality—most of the land has been submerged under water due to rising sea levels. The Time Cat series is unique in that it blends science fiction and fantasy to address real-world issues; the series delivers a powerful message to children, directing their attention to pressing environmental concerns that demand attention in real life. Notably, its author Park Miyeon found inspiration from significant events such as the climate crisis and the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident in Japan while crafting this third volume. Consequently, this particular installment takes on a deeper meaning, as it tackles an event grounded in reality, rather than a distant environmental problem, making it even more impactful for readers.A fiercely courageous heart that defies despair"Wait for me in the future, for I’m going to do whatever I can to change it!” The main character, Seorim, isn’t the typical superhero people see in movies. She's just an ordinary kid who goes to school and brims with excitement about her upcoming holiday overseas. However, beneath her appearance lies an extraordinary heart, capable of empathizing with others’ pain and possessing unyielding courage. Even when faced with the daunting task of confronting dangerous sea monsters in 2150, Seorim refuses to give up. Instead, she fearlessly presses on, driven by the determination to return to her own era alongside her beloved cat, Eunsil.In volume 3, a cast of charming characters join Seorim and Eunsil on their underwater city adventure. From the bubbly charm of Mei to the strikingly handsome Jion and the reliable company of Aunt Ryu, a competent engineer, they all play an important role in supporting Seorim and Eunsil on their quest. As readers immerse themselves in this captivating tale, they are sure to draw inspiration from Seorim and Eunsil's unwavering spirit, courageously overcoming their fears and marching ahead.Reference: ezbook. "Time Cat 3: The Underwater City and the Sea Monster", http://jamobook.com/books/%ec%8b%9c%ea%b0%84-%ea%b3%a0%ec%96%91%ec%9d%b4-3-%ed%95%b4%ec%a0%80-%eb%8f%84%ec%8b%9c%ec%99%80-%eb%b0%94%eb%8b%a4-%ea%b4%b4%eb%ac%bc/. accessed 1 August 2023.