Title: A Single Shard
Author: Linda Sue Park
Reading Level: Middle-grade
My Star Rating: 4.25/5
Content Rating: PG
Tree-Ear is a 12 year old orphan who
lives with his friend Crane-Man under a bridge in 12th century Korea.
Fascinated by the process of pottery-making, Tree-Ear spends many hours
surreptitiously watching Min, one of the most talented potters in his
village. One day, while Min is away, Tree-Ear decides to take a closer
look at the potter's creations. When he accidentally breaks one of the
pieces, he becomes Min's apprentice to pay off the debt of the broken
piece. In time, Tree-Ear will be entrusted with Min's most prized work
in order to seek a royal commission, and his life will never be the same
again.
This was such a
good story! I am going to use it as a read-aloud in the not-too-distant
future! It was the 2002 Newbery Winner, and I think it was
well-deserved.
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