![]() ![]() Reception A Single Shard is the Newbery Award-winning novel by Linda Sue Park. It also received an honorable mention from the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature. It won the 2002 Newbery Medal, awarded for excellence in children's literature. ![]() Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction. A Single Shard is a novel by Linda Sue Park, set in 12th-century Korea. "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. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life." (School Library Journal starred review) *A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. A timeless jewel." (Kirkus starred review) "Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. "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) ![]() 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. ![]() When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea. ![]()
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