{"product_id":"a-single-shard-linda-sue-park-9780395978276","title":"A Single Shard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes.\" \u003cem\u003e(New York Times)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. A timeless jewel.\" (\u003cem\u003eKirkus \u003c\/em\u003estarred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life.\" (\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/em\u003estarred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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. Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction.\" (Kathleen Odean, chair of the Newbery Award Selection Committee)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Linda Sue Park\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0395978270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780395978276\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/23\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.70w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e49768 \/ Single Shard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Newbery Medal - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Reader's Choice Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2001 pg. 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/05\/2001 pg. 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2001 pg. 1483\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2001 pg. 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2001 pg. 313 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMulticultural Review\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2001 pg. 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/10\/2002 pg. 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Ed Choice Adu Bk YA's\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2002 pg. 767\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Notable Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2002 pg. 1235\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2002 pg. 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2002 pg. 1608\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Home \u0026amp; School\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/09\/2002 pg. 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2003 pg. 1664\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2001 pg. 313 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw","brand":"Linda Sue Park","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44051874218239,"sku":"9780395978276","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e87a2f04-40a1-424f-9a0c-a0d7f1598fca.jpg?v=1685015686","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-single-shard-linda-sue-park-9780395978276","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}