Katherine's review
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Katherine's review
rating:
bookshelves: childrens, historical-fiction
status: Read in February, 2007
rating:
bookshelves: childrens, historical-fiction
status: Read in February, 2007
A Single Shard is set in 12th century Korea. The story is about Tree Ear, an orphan boy, who lives with Crane-man, an old man with only one good leg. The two are homeless and live under a bridge. They are not beggars however, and try to live with dignity and honor. Tree Ear loves to secretly watch a master potter at work and one day ruins a piece by accident. He confesses his crime and works for the potter to pay for the damage. Eventually he is grudgingly taken on as a regular worker and begins to win the respect of the potter. Tree Ear proves his loyalty and courage when he sets out on a journey to show the master potter’s work to the royal court.
Reaction: I really liked this story. It’s a wonderful tale with sadness and joy intertwined. I also liked getting a glimpse into the life of a homeless Korean boy during the 12th century. The details describing the work of creating exquisite pottery were very interesting (a lot of hard work was involved).
Reaction: I really liked this story. It’s a wonderful tale with sadness and joy intertwined. I also liked getting a glimpse into the life of a homeless Korean boy during the 12th century. The details describing the work of creating exquisite pottery were very interesting (a lot of hard work was involved).
