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The In-Between Language (The Between Tides) - Softcover

Book 2 of 2: The Between Tides

Bae, Amy

 
9781968687076: The In-Between Language (The Between Tides)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1968687076 ISBN 13: 9781968687076
Publisher: Bae Data Lab INC, 2025

Synopsis

In Adeline’s house, words dance between English and Korean, wrapping around everyday moments like warm hugs. Her Halmoni waits by the door each morning with a cheerful “Hakgyoe gani?” meaning “Are you going to school?” and sends her off with a smile that says everything words cannot.

After school, Halmoni is always there, peeling apples, rolling gimbap, and calling Adeline “Yeppeo,” her word for “pretty.” Together they share stories, snacks, and laughter that flow in two languages, weaving sound and love into their own special rhythm. Even when words get mixed or meanings tangle, their hearts always understand.

Through gentle rhymes and tender watercolor moments, The In-Between Language celebrates what it means to grow up between cultures and generations. Adeline learns that her family’s language, part English, part Korean, and all love, is a bridge, not a barrier. It lives in the warmth of a Choco Pie, the cheerful sound of “Annyeong” at the door, and the comfort of home.

This story is a celebration of bilingual families, Korean heritage, and the universal truth that love does not need perfect translation. In the space between two languages, Adeline and her Halmoni discover something even greater, an in-between language of their own.

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Publisher
Bae Data Lab INC
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1968687076
ISBN 13 
9781968687076
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
39