A Single Shard
by Linda Sue Park
Book Description
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.
From the Back Cover
“Intrigues, danger, and the same strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. . . . A timeless jewel.”
–Kirkus Reviews, Starred
About the Author
Linda Sue Park’s latest book is When My Name Was Keoko.
Keywords: A Single Shard, Books, Linda Sue Park, Children: Grades 2-3, Children's 9-12, Juvenile Fiction, Historical - Asia
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