A Single Shard
by Linda Sue Park
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 27.3K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 192 pages.
About A Single Shard
Tree-ear, an orphan, lives under a bridge in Ch’ulp’o, a potters’ village famed for delicate celadon ware. He has become fascinated with the potter’s craft; he wants nothing more than to watch master potter Min at work, and he dreams of making a pot of his own someday. When Min takes Tree-ear on as his helper, Tree-ear is elated–until he finds obstacles in his path: the backbreaking labor of digging and hauling clay, Min’s irascible temper, and his own ignorance. But Tree-ear is determined to prove himself–even if it means taking a long, solitary journey on foot to present Min’s work in the hope of a royal commission . . . even if it means arriving at the royal court with nothing to show but a single celadon shard.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Linda Sue Park |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,345 |
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What genre is A Single Shard?
A Single Shard is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is A Single Shard worth reading?
Based on 27.3K reader ratings, A Single Shard has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Single Shard?
A Single Shard has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote A Single Shard?
A Single Shard was written by Linda Sue Park. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for A Single Shard?
The ISBN-13 for A Single Shard is 9780440418510.0.
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