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A Single Shard

Linda Sue Park

For use in schools and libraries only. In this Newbery Medal-winning book set in 12th century Korea, Tree-ear, a 13-year-old 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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Turtleback Books
  • Publish Date: Jan 10th, 2011
  • Pages: 176
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Bound for Schoo - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.82in - 4.92in - 0.71in - 0.50lb
  • EAN: 9780613573276
  • Recommended age: 10-13
  • Categories: Social Themes - General (see also headings under Family)Family - Orphans & Foster HomesHistorical - General