The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park. Horn book guide a broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan. The audio book of a single shard is available from your favorite independent bookseller, your public library, or from these online retailers. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access. Linda parks lovely little book, a single shard is a story that is not only accessible crossculturally, but also crossgender for middle school students. A homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Linda sue parks a single shard is an award winning novel. This summary of a single shard includes a complete plot overview spoilers. Throughout the first few scoldings, treeear had braced himself, ready for the pummeling that would surely follow, like those he had endured when caught raiding a rubbish heap. A single shard by linda sue park is a tale of overcoming the limitations set by ones society through hard work and perseverance. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, write to permissions, houghton mifflin company, 215 park avenue south, new york, ny 3.
A single shard is a story of selfdiscovery and hope that will inspire readers of all ages. A vocabulary list featuring a single shard chapter 3 and 4. The book takes place in ancient korea, a time and place that may be unfamiliar to many readers. The ebook of a single shard is available from your public library or these online retailers. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a single shard. Set in 12thcentury korea, a single shard is the story of an orphan boy who dreams of making beautiful pottery at the kings court. A single shard won the 2002 newbery medal for most distinguished american childrens book. For a long time he is content living with craneman under a bridge barely surviving on scraps of food. Listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in when treeear was only a small child. A single shard is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a single shard. The picture at the left is of the thousands cranes vase which is on display at the kansong museum of art in south korea.
The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of. Lets read to discover the perilous journey of treeear in this story that is set in 12th century korea. A single shard newbery medal book by linda sue park and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. A single shard is the story of a twelveyearold boy growing up in chulpo, a twelfthcentury korean town. A single shard linda sue park read online free books. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Park seesaw girl molds a moving tribute to perseverance and creativity in this finely etched novel set in mid to late 12thcentury korea. It is set in twelfth century korea and narrates the story of a twelve year old boy. The winner of the 2001 newbery medal is now in paperback. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. This is tough story to summarizes because i dont want to give the plot away. Treeear, an orphan in korea, lives under a bridge in a potters village, and longs to learn how to throw the celadon ceramics himself.
Linda sue park treeear is an orphan, living under a bridge. The book shows the process of ceramics during the 12th century and goes into a great depth of how it. Voicethread showcases information and images about the geography, history, setting, and themes of linda sue parks newbery award winning book, a single shard. Complete summary of linda sue parks a single shard. The protagonist, a young orphan boy named treeear is our guide through 12th century korean life. Hes got nothing in the world just a dream of becoming a potter like min, the best of them all. A single shard is a touching book about tree ear, an orphan in korea who has become fascinated with the work of a local potter. This website is a book report about the awardwinning story a single shard.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. An orphan, he is called treeear after a kind of mushroom that grows without. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data park, linda sue. A single shard is set in a small village on the west coast of korea, mid to late 12th century. Eyes tapdance as linda sue park explains the spurofthemoment decision to give her newbery medal for a single shard to her dad at the ala awards ceremony in 2002. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. Pdf a single shard book by linda sue park free download. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman. A single shard by linda sue park quiz 2 chapter 2 pages 1424 the clay duck nine days min a deep formal bow a dog the communal kiln work for him watching him the cart leatherhard his palm chopping wood of no use the demons of sickness a thief craneman eat herbs rest the plain box a melon.
In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman read more. Treeear has been living with craneman under a bridge, scavenging for food and comfort until one day he watches min, the potter, becoming so fascinated he later creeps back to. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. A single shard by linda sue park 34,455 ratings, 3. Craneman and the boy are both outcasts, but the two share a close and loving bond. His desire to serve and honor min keeps treeear pushing onward, even when he has only a single shard to show. The book allows for ceramics to be understood through the lens of korean artists, but not in a. Winner of the 2002 newbery medal in this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. Through an unfortunate accident, tree ear gets an opportunity to work for the potter, giving him more time to observe his work. Rice is a main staple of the korean diet during this time period. When min takes treeear on as his helper, treeear is elateduntil he finds. This post is part of a summer read around the world blog hop by multicultural kids at mkb read around the world summer reading series. Monks bring treeear to the bridge where craneman lives so that craneman can care for him until the temple is free of the fever.
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The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of the stage to hand dad the medal. Treeear, an orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. Linda sue park won the newbery medal for a single shard. A single shard paperback january 10, 2011 by linda sue park author. Read a single shard online by linda sue park books. Treeear will often stop at the home of min, a potter in town who throws his clay in the backyard where treeear can watch without being seen. In this novel, treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in when treeear was only a small child. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the a single shard, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. A single shard relates to the art of pottery in korea during this time period. Why was it that pride and foolishness were so often close companions. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate. A single shard is a heartwarming story of selfless sacrifice, courage, and devotion. A single shard east asia gateway for linking educators. A single shard by linda sue park 2001, book, other for.
Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in. A single shard treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Treeear, a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval korea, lives under a bridge in a potters village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself. A single shard book austin public library bibliocommons. An ala notable book and ala best book for young adults. In the book a single shard, craneman acts as a father to the orphaned main character, treeear.
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