Dedicated to all children beginning to find their path in life - let's pursue your own "home ground" together.

The "My Guardian" series continues to resonate deeply with readers: from the first installment exploring emotional manipulation and conflicts between girls, to the second book's tender portrayal of first love through dual perspectives. Now, the series returns with its third groundbreaking work.

My Guardian 3: Home Ground vividly depicts protagonist Woo-joo's journey of building her own "home ground" through football. In this personal arena she creates, Woo-joo's story of growth through challenges and friendships will offer profound resonance and courage to all children - whether they're still searching for or have already found their life's direction.

Core themes explored in this volume include: career planning, dreams, challenges, achievement, self-esteem, friendship, and teamwork. This represents another remarkable installment in bestselling author Lee Jae-moon's acclaimed "realistic fairy tale" series - stories that continue to capture the authentic experiences of young people finding their place in the world while staying true to themselves.

"I believed you could do it simply because you love it so much!"
A work that inspires thirteen-year-olds to pursue their dreams

When a Korean research institute asked 1,000 fourth to sixth graders in 2023 about their greatest worries, the answers revealed: academics (37.7%), anxiety about the future (15.1%), and being unable to do what they want (11.1%). Digging deeper, these all connect to career concerns. When facing questions about their future, children often feel lost: achieving dreams requires hard study; they feel heartbroken when circumstances prevent them from pursuing what they know they want; they assume passion guarantees success, only to discover reality's challenges. For these children, My Guardian 3: Home Ground will give them courage to take the first step toward their true dreams.

Protagonist Woo-joo dreams of becoming a soccer player. To pursue this dream, he joins an elite training program. Though confident in his beloved sport, Woo-joo grows increasingly intimidated surrounded by exceptionally skilled peers. The self-assured Min-wook, who declares "I'll show them my skills," makes him envious, while his best friend and star player Eun-ho fuels his competitive spirit. Yet through continuous training, Woo-joo gradually discovers values beyond winning: friendship, sportsmanship, and personal achievement. He gains "the strength to never give up and keep moving forward."

This book allows upper elementary readers beginning to explore their futures to see themselves in Woo-joo's journey: Have I found something I love as he has? Is my skills growing as I pursue my dream? Have I assumed passion alone would make me successful? Do I want to continue down this path? The story guides readers to reflect continuously on their futures, encouraging every thirteen-year-old to pursue what they genuinely love.

"You can't win alone!"
A sports coming-of-age story shining with friendship and teamwork

Woo-joo constantly compares himself to Eun-ho, his childhood friend and soccer companion, filled with jealousy and insecurity. Yet through their shared soccer journey, they ultimately develop a genuine friendship that celebrates each other's successes.

Through thrilling soccer matches, the story vividly demonstrates the preciousness of friendship and how teamwork leads to victory. True sports spirit lies not in obsession with winning, but in respecting the team and growing together. This is what makes My Guardian 3: Home Ground a sports novel that interprets the theme "you can't win alone" through children's eyes.

On the surface, this might seem like just another elementary school soccer story. Yet it's particularly recommended for young sports enthusiasts - the game tension, thrilling decisive moments, and precious teamwork will immerse readers completely. Even those not interested in sports won't find it dull - like watching an elementary school documentary, the authentic portrayal of adolescent psychology, "my brain structure map" assignments, school open classes, team tryouts, intense training, and group chats create the unique charm of this "K-Realism fairy tale."

Protagonist Kang Woo-joo's journey from recreational classes to the competitive team, breaking through his limitations while maintaining positive energy, makes this book especially valuable for students facing new classes, new academies, and new challenges. It's the perfect gift for all children seeking to build and protect their own "home ground."