Tree-ear is an orphan in twelfth-century Korea. He lives under a bridge with Crane-man, a homeless widower who has taken him under his wing. Tree-ear hasn't got many prospects, but he is fascinated by master potter, Min, who lives in the nearby village. Secretly watching Min work, Tree-ear longs to be a potter himself. He persuades Min to let him do little jobs, until one day he has the chance to provide a service for him - one that could bring glory to Min and the village and fulfil his own dreams. But there are others ...
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Tree-ear is an orphan in twelfth-century Korea. He lives under a bridge with Crane-man, a homeless widower who has taken him under his wing. Tree-ear hasn't got many prospects, but he is fascinated by master potter, Min, who lives in the nearby village. Secretly watching Min work, Tree-ear longs to be a potter himself. He persuades Min to let him do little jobs, until one day he has the chance to provide a service for him - one that could bring glory to Min and the village and fulfil his own dreams. But there are others seeking glory and many obstacles for a young boy to overcome.
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Add this copy of A Single Shard to cart. $4.90, good condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Listening Library.
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Good. 3 AUDIO CASSETTES withdrawn from the library collection. Some library marking. Each CASSETTE IS TESTED prior to shipping for quality of sound. You will receive a good set. Enjoy this reliable AUDIO CASSETTE performance.
Add this copy of A Single Shard to cart. $5.99, good condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Listening Library.
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Good in good dust jacket. 3 cassettes. Audience: Children/juvenile. 3 AUDIO CASSETTES, tested for your satisfaction for a worthwhile set, withdrawn from the library collection, in the clamshell case. Some shelf wear to the box and library markings to the box and the cassettes. The audio cassettes are in individual slots, protected and clear sounding. Enjoy this performance on Audio Cassette Tapes!
A wonderful, imaginative story about an orphan boy set in China in an ancient dynasty. The tale follows the boy as he develops a growing curiosity about the most mysterious potter in the town. Full of adventure and surprise, with a satisfying ending.
Nanette H
Nov 4, 2010
Great for all ages!
This tale, so very beautifully woven in detail by Linda Sue Park, teaches the value of true friendship. A trust that only can come about through enduring hardships and a love that grows out of respect as one overcomes seemingly insurmountable challenges. There is something for everyone; art lover, adventurer, soul seeker, person of faith... And of course there is the clash between the simple/good and greedy/evil...
This is a great tool for teaching self esteem where there may be struggles in comparing the tangible wealth of others...
Read this book, let it touch you - I promise you will not be disappointed!
