A Single Shard
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park is a reprint edition published by Dell Yearling in 2003, featuring 152 pages in English. The story follows Tree-ear, an orphan boy living in a 12th-century Korean potters’ village, who initially survives with Crane-man under a bridge. His life takes a turn when he becomes captivated by the beautiful pottery created by master potter Min, leading him to sneak into Min’s workplace and dream of becoming a potter himself.
Readers will find a narrative that explores Tree-ear’s journey as he faces challenges after accidentally breaking a pot and working to repay the master. The story delves into themes of perseverance and ambition as Tree-ear learns the intricacies of pottery-making and embarks on a significant journey to the King’s Court to showcase Min’s work. This edition offers a glimpse into historical Asia through the lens of juvenile fiction, making it a thoughtful exploration of personal growth and determination.
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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.
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