A Single Shard

Discover 'A Single Shard', a captivating children's novel by Linda Sue Park, celebrated for its themes of courage, belonging, and resilience. This beautifully crafted tale follows Tree-ear, a young orphan living in 12th-century Korea, who dreams of becoming a master potter. As he watches the skilled Min transform clay into delicate ceramics, Tree-ear's determination ignites a journey of hard work, self-discovery, and mentorship. Featuring 162 pages filled with emotion and inspiration, 'A Single Shard' not only enchants readers but also teaches profound lessons about perseverance and artistry. This edition, published by the University of Queensland Press in 2012, comes in a B-format paperback, ideal for collectors and readers alike. With the added touch of Linda Sue Park's Newbery Award acceptance speech, this book is a treasure for any library. Perfect for ages 10 and up, 'A Single Shard' is a recommended read for fans of historical fiction and coming-of-age stories. Add this remarkable book to your collection at Smartfox NZ and experience the magic of Tree-ear's journey. Please note that this product includes FREE shipping, although combined shipping for other products is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702239373
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 162


Description:
An astounding tale of courage, belonging and endurance from a renowned storyteller. Tree-ear has a dream. He has watched the master potter Min take a lump of clay and shape it into a thing of beauty. For Tree-ear the transformation is a miracle. Someday he wants to perform such a miracle himself. But you cannot just walk up to a master potter and ask him to teach you his craft, especially not if you're an orphan like Tree-ear. First Tree-ear must prove he is worthy of Min's time and teachings. So he asks the honourable master if he can work for him, without pay, for the privilege of being near such talent. Tree-ear has taken his first step toward his dream. If Tree-ear takes it one hill, one valley, one day at a time, just maybe, he'll be able to make his dream come true. 'Readers will not soon forget these characters or their sacrifices.' Publishers Weekly Contains Linda Sue Park's 2002 Newbery Award acceptance speech.

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