A Single Shard: A Newbery Award Winner

The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to...
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A Single Shard: A Newbery Award Winner by Park, Linda Sue

A Single Shard: A Newbery Award Winner

$10.99

A Single Shard: A Newbery Award Winner

$10.99
Author: Linda Sue Park
Format: Paperback
Language: English

The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea.

Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever.

"Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes." (New York Times)

"Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. A timeless jewel." (Kirkus starred 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." (School Library Journal starred review)

"Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter takes readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness. Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction." (Kathleen Odean, chair of the Newbery Award Selection Committee)



Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 01/10/2011
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780547534268
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 49768 / Single Shard

About the Author
Linda Sue Park is the author of the best-seller A Long Walk to Water and the highly-praised novel Prairie Lotus. She has also written several acclaimed picture books and serves on the advisory board of We Need Diverse Books. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her family. lindasuepark.com, Twitter: @LindaSuePark

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