The Road to Growth Set

※ Collection Features The Road to Growth Set Embark on the path of growth with childlike innocence. Face the bitterness of growing up; the many challenges require your wit and fearlessness. World x Fantasy x Masterpieces x Characters A Satisfying Collection of Literary Classics Don't set out on an empty stomach. Pack a bento box and let's go! 【Eco-friendly Bento Box Set】 Contents: Bento Box / Chopsticks / Spoon Material: Wheat Fiber Capacity: 1000ml Applicable Temperature: –20°C〜100°C ※ Content Introduction *The Water-Babies: A Fantastic Underwater Journey to Growing Up* Young Tom, an orphan mistreated by his chimney-sweep master Grimes, is sent to clean the grand Harker Hall. Through a series of unfortunate events, Tom is mistaken for a thief and flees in a panic. Exhausted, he falls into the water and is transformed by water sprites into a clean "water-baby." Tom's mischievous nature persists underwater, where he often teases smaller creatures. Under the guidance of the fairies, he gradually begins to mend his ways. To broaden his horizons and discover who he wants to become, the fairies encourage Tom to venture to "Heaven Above" to help those he dislikes. Will Tom overcome all obstacles and complete his mission? Whom will the fairies ask him to help? *The Tales of Reynard the Fox: The Extraordinary Life of a Wily Fox* Reynard the Fox, after unexpectedly saving the Lion King, is promoted from commoner to baron and granted a magnificent castle in Mablet. From then on, he schemes to approach powerful animals, intending to overthrow them and establish an egalitarian nation. After mingling in high society, Reynard befriends influential animals such as Isengrim the wolf, Tybult the cat, Chanticleer the rooster, and Brun the bear, a confidant of the Lion King. He even becomes well-acquainted with the Lion King and Queen. He gradually enacts his revenge plan against the nobles who oppress the common folk, but he is framed by his enemies, causing the Lion King to lose favor with him. Can Reynard break through the siege and defeat the long-standing oppressive forces? *World Classics That Will Influence a Child's Life: The Good Soldier Švejk* Švejk, a demobilized soldier, has a straightforward and boisterous personality that often lands him in trouble, yet he never seems to mind. When speaking with secret police, Švejk, unlike other citizens who are silenced by fear, rambles incoherently, almost as if he doesn't understand. Even when accused of treason and imprisoned for this, he remains relaxed. In his heart, class seems nonexistent, and he treats power with disdain. His overconfidence leads to neglect of duty, and he mistakenly wears the enemy's uniform, resulting in his capture. However, he ultimately extricates himself from misfortune, leaving others to bear the bad luck. Is he fearless, or truly foolish? Does he make the right choices, or is it merely his good fortune? Faced with a barrage of absurd events that could cost him his life, ordinary people would feel fear and despair, but he smiles at it all. Let us join Švejk as he faces social injustice and hardship with a playful attitude. *Character Classics That Will Influence a Child's Life: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* Tom is like every mischievous boy next door, often bickering with his brother, using his cleverness to attract girls' attention. Even when punished to whitewash a fence, he can persuade other children to do the work for him, even offering gifts. His curious and adventurous spirit leads him and his companions to run away from home without considering the consequences, causing immense distress to their families. Yet, this naughty boy, a headache for his teachers and loved and hated by his family, ultimately stands up for justice, resolves a wrongful conviction, and successfully discovers a hidden treasure! What hilarious antics do Tom and his friends get up to? How does he transform from a "rascal" in the eyes of adults to an admired "little hero"? ※ Author Introduction Charles Kingsley (1819–1875) A renowned British children's author of the 19th century, he penned over sixty novels and essays in his lifetime, with *The Water-Babies* being his representative work. Kingsley spent much of his childhood in a small fishing village on the west coast of England. He graduated from Cambridge University with honors in 1843 and subsequently became a clergyman, participating in several Christian socialist reform movements. In 1873, he was appointed as a canon of Westminster Abbey, one of Britain's most famous cathedrals. Mrs. M.H. Gillo (mid-12th century – 13th century) The original text of *The Tales of Reynard the Fox* was a Latin narrative poem from around the 10th and 11th centuries, later revised into a composite poem of twenty-seven fables. Influenced by *Aesop's Fables*, the French writer Mrs. M.H. Gillo compiled the folk fables circulating at the time into the beloved *The Tales of Reynard the Fox* that we know today. Jaroslav Hašek (1883–1923) A master of humor, a satirical writer, and a social anarchist. Due to financial hardship, he moved more than ten times with his family in his childhood, never having a truly stable life. Hašek tried various jobs, served time in prison, and wandered extensively, all of which are reflected in his works. His unrestrained personality, filled with humor and sharp satire, earned him the title "Father of Czech Prose." He was a prolific anti-war writer, with approximately 1,500 short stories surviving. Mark Twain (1835–1910) An American writer, he was also a renowned humorist and orator, in addition to being a novelist. With his humor, wit, and fame, he is considered one of America's most recognizable figures. He spent his childhood in Hannibal, Missouri, a traditional Southern town on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. His representative works, *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* and *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, are set in his hometown. The adventurous stories of young Tom and his companions are a snapshot of rural childhood life and are representative realistic novels of 19th-century America.