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A Single Shard
by Linda Sue Park
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9780395978276 |
Awards
Winner of the 2002 Newbery Medal
Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
'Tree-ear, an orphan, lives under a bridge in Ch'ulp'o, a potters' village famed for delicate celadon ware. He has become fascinated with the potter's craft; he wants nothing more than to watch master potter Min at work, and he dreams of making a pot of his own someday. When Min takes Tree-ear on as his helper, Tree-ear is elated — until he finds obstacles in his path: the backbreaking labor of digging and hauling clay, Min's irascible temper, and his own ignorance. But Tree-ear is determined to prove himself — even if it means taking a long, solitary journey on foot to present Min's work in the hope of a royal commission . . . even if it means arriving at the royal court with nothing to show but a single celadon shard.'
Review:
Park's story is alive with fascinating information about life and art in ancient Korea.
Review:
A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life.
Review:
'\" Intrigues, danger and the same strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. . . Tree-ear\'s story conveys a time and place far away and long ago, but with a simplicity and immediacy that is both graceful and unpretentious. A timeless jewel.\"'
Review:
" Intrigues, danger and the same strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. . . Tree-ear's story conveys a time and place far away and long ago, but with a simplicity and immediacy that is both graceful and unpretentious. A timeless jewel."
Review:
'Park (Seesaw Girl) molds a moving tribute to perseverance and creativity in this finely etched novel set in mid-to-late 12th century Korea. . . Readers will not soon forget these characters or their sacrifices.'
Synopsis:
Tree-ear, an orphan, has become fascinated with the potters' craft; he wants nothing more than to watch master potter Min at work, and he dreams of making a pot of his own someday. When Min takes on Tree-ear as his helper, Tree-ear is elated--until he finds obstacles in his path: the backbreaking labor of digging and hauling clay, Min's irascible temper, and his own ignorance. However, Tree-ear is determined to prove himself.
About the Author
'Linda Sue Park is the Newbery Medal-winning author of A SINGLE SHARD. Her other books for Clarion include the novels SEESAW GIRL, THE KITE FIGHTERS, WHEN MY NAME WAS KEOKO, and PROJECT MULBERRY, as well as three picture books, BEE-BIM BOP!, THE FIREKEEPER\'S SON, and WHAT DOES BUNNY SEE? Ms. Park lives with her family in Rochester, New York.'
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WhoahBabyx0, June 6, 2006 (view all comments by WhoahBabyx0)
I think that it was a pretty good book and it doesn't really get you that bored. So i recommend it to everyone that would ever consider reading this book. Me personally i hate reading and I chose to read this book first and im in the 7th grade so yea. This was pretty good =]
Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780395978276
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Clarion Books
- Location:
- New York
- Subject:
- History
- Subject:
- Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
- Subject:
- Social Situations - General
- Subject:
- Family - Orphans & Foster Homes
- Subject:
- Korea
- Subject:
- Pottery
- Subject:
- General Juvenile Fiction
- Subject:
- Social Issues - General
- Copyright:
- 2001
- Edition Description:
- HARDCOVER
- Series Volume:
- 106-117
- Publication Date:
- April 2001
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Grade Level:
- Children/juvenile
- Language:
- English
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 8.60x5.76x.73 in. .69 lbs.
- Age Level:
- 10-14
