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A Single Shard
by Linda Sue Park

A Single Shard Cover

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 =]
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395978276
Author:
Park, Linda Sue
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:
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