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1 Beaverton Children's Middle Readers- Newbery Award Winners

A Single Shard (Yearling Newbery)

by Linda Sue Park

A Single Shard (Yearling Newbery) Cover

Awards

Winner of the 2002 Newbery Medal

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean potters' village. For a long time he is content living with Crane-man under a bridge barely surviving on scraps of food. All that changes when he sees master potter Min making his beautiful pottery. Tree-ear sneaks back to Min's workplace and dreams of creating his own pots someday. When he accidentally breaks a pot, he must work for the master to pay for the damage. Though the work is long and hard, Tree-ear is eager to learn. Then he is sent to the King's Court to show the master's pottery. Little does Tree-ear know that this difficult and dangerous journey will change his life forever.

Review:

"This moving story captures a moment in Korean history when the mystery, magic and fortitude of true artisans were valued as they dedicated their lives to create things beautiful to behold." Children's Literature

Review:

"This book will engage both individual readers and discussion groups; the audio version makes it accessible to a broader audience, while giving style and substance to those who have read the print version." School Library Journal

Synopsis:

The winner of the 2001 Newbery Medal is now in paperback. Set in 12th-century Korea, "A Single Shard" is the story of an orphan boy who dreams of making beautiful pottery at the King's Court. An ALA Notable Book and ALA Best Book for Young Adults.

About the Author

Linda Sue Park’s latest book is When My Name Was Keoko.

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Shella_Garrgue, December 23, 2008 (view all comments by Shella_Garrgue)
I have read this book in grade 6. All i could say it, this book is awesome. The story line, lifestyle, characters, all had made a shiny advancement in the story. Specially the characters had shined every part in it. This is a good book for 9-18, and it's like a lesson that would help you to guide you in these kind of situation. Hopefully you have fun reading this.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440418511
Author:
Park, Linda Sue
Publisher:
Yearling Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Social Situations - General
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary
Subject:
Family - Orphans & Foster Homes
Subject:
Korea
Subject:
Pottery
Subject:
Historical - Asia
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Orphans
Subject:
Korea History.
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Exclusive teachers edition.
Series:
Yearling Newbery
Series Volume:
no. 289
Publication Date:
February 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Elementary and junior high
Language:
English
Pages:
152
Dimensions:
7.94x5.20x.47 in. .29 lbs.
Age Level:
10-UP

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