A Single Shard
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Tree-ear, a thirteen-year-old orphan in medieval Korea, lives under a bridge in a potters' village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself.
Publisher:
New York : - Clarion Books
Pages:
152
ISBN:
0395978270, 0440418518, 9780547534268, 1404647201
Language:
English
Awards & Distinctions:
Newbery Medal, 2002
Suitability:
62, 9-12
Lexile Number:
920
Notes:
Also published in paperback by Dell Yearling with ISBN: 0440418518.
Statement of responsibility:
Linda Sue Park
Physical description:
152 p. ; 22 cm.
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Add a Summary"In this tale of courage and depression a single shard from a celadon vase changes the life of a young boyand his master. In the 12th century the village of Ch'ulp'o is famous for its pottery. The orphan Tree-ear spends his days foraging for himself and Crane-man, a lame straw weaver who has cared for him for many years." (Novelist Review)
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Add a CommentWe heard this on audiobook and loved the story and intro to Korean historical life/ pottery. Both my kids, aged 5 and 7 at the time enjoyed it.