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Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean potters village. For a long time he is content living with Crane-man under a bridge barely surviving on scraps of food. All that changes when he sees master potter Min making his beautiful pottery. Tree-ear sneaks back to Mins workplace and dreams of creating his own pots someday. When he accidentally breaks a pot, he must work for the master to pay for the damage. Though the work is long and hard, Tree-ear is eager to learn. Then he is sent to the Kings Court to show the masters pottery. Little does Tree-ear know that this difficult and dangerous journey will change his life forever.
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 (5 stars) - my 10 year old son, Jaden's, book report
A Single Shard By Linda Sue Park
Book Report by Jaden Ficklin
How I rate this book:
I rate it a 10 out of a 10 because it's one of the best books I've read in the whole entire world!
A single shard of What?
Pottery, but not just any pottery, this is ancient Celadon artwork
Who?
Tree ear: is a 12 year old orphan
Crane Man: is an old, homeless
man who takes care of Tree Ear
Min: is a grumpy but very good pottery maker
Min's wife: is a very nice woman
When?
1100 A.D. (about 900 years ago)
Where?
Ch'ulp'o, Korea
Why?
To let us know about the people who started Celadon pottery
Tree Ear has to eat garbage scraps and grass because he is an orphan and the only one taking care of him is Crane Man who is homeless. They live under a bridge.
One day, when Tree Ear is looking for food, he sees a potter named Min turning a lump of clay into an awesome vase on a spinning wheel. He wants to do it too, bad!
So he starts working for Min for free, hoping to learn how to sculpt.
After a year, the King's emissary comes, looking for the best in the kingdom. He likes Min's works, so he asks him to send some of his best pottery to Songdo, the capitol city.
But Min is too old to go, so Tree Ear volunteers to take it for him.
Then Tree Ear asks Min if he'll show him how to make pottery. Min says no. Only my son can, and my son has died.
But Tree Ear decides to still take Min's pottery to Songdo, because Min's wife has been so nice to him.
Songdo is a super long ways away. Crane Man tells him about this cool cliff on the way. When Tree Ear goes, he stops by the cliff to see it. Two robbers come up. They grab Tree Ear, steal his money and throw Min's pots over the cliff. They both shattered.
All Tree Ear finds is a single shard.
What will Tree Ear do to show Min's pottery to the Emissary? You'll have to read this yourself to find out what a great book this is.
(5 stars) - my 10 year old son, Jaden Ficklin's book report on A Single Shard
A Single Shard By Linda Sue Park
Book Report by Jaden Ficklin
How I rate this book:
I rate it a 10 out of a 10 because it's one of the best books I've read in the whole entire world!
A single shard of What?
Pottery, but not just any pottery, this is ancient Celadon artwork
Who?
Tree ear: is a 12 year old orphan
Crane Man: is an old, homeless
man who takes care of Tree Ear
Min: is a grumpy but very good pottery maker
Min's wife: is a very nice woman
When?
1100 A.D. (about 900 years ago)
Where?
Ch'ulp'o, Korea
Why?
To let us know about the people who started Celadon pottery
Tree Ear has to eat garbage scraps and grass because he is an orphan and the only one taking care of him is Crane Man who is homeless. They live under a bridge.
One day, when Tree Ear is looking for food, he sees a potter named Min turning a lump of clay into an awesome vase on a spinning wheel. He wants to do it too, bad!
So he starts working for Min for free, hoping to learn how to sculpt.
After a year, the King's emissary comes, looking for the best in the kingdom. He likes Min's work, so he asks him to send some of his best pottery to Songdo, the capitol city.
But Min is too old to go, so Tree Ear volunteers to take it for him.
Then Tree Ear asks Min if he'll show him how to make pottery. Min says no. Only my son can, and my son has died.
But Tree Ear decides to still take Min's pottery to Songdo, because Min's wife has been so nice to him.
Songdo is a super long ways away. Crane Man tells him about this cool cliff on the way. When Tree Ear goes, he stops by the cliff to see it. Two robbers come up. They grab Tree Ear, steal his money and throw Min's pots over the cliff. They both shattered.
All Tree Ear finds is a single shard.
What will Tree Ear do to show Min's pottery to the Emissary? You'll have to read this yourself to find out what a great book this is.
 (3 stars) - References to suicide & concubines
I love this book, and plan to read it aloud to my children. However, I strongly believe that this book should NOT be read by children and teens apart from adult guidance. There is a reference to concubines choosing to leap to their deaths off of a cliff rather than be taken prisoner. These suicides are looked upon by other characters in the story as heroic. However, the main character comes to the conclusion that at times, (but not always), it is more courageous to live than to choose to leap to your death. I'm uncomfortable with anything that might give young people the idea that suicide is sometimes an acceptable option. I think this question should be reserved for adult literature.
(5 stars) - Beautiful
This story is simple and a smooth read. I wanted to preview this book before my children read it...A Single Shard was beautiful, with the rising of odds against a boy, his deep effort of respect to his elders, eagerness to learn, his struggle to prove himself, persevere, and eventually triumph....all because he tried to do the right thing in his situation. I didn't even mind the quick resolution given at the end of the book, because everything leading up to it was so riddled with struggle, I needed the closure! The author's notes at the end of the book are even worth reading...giving her studies on the topic and some historical facts to back up the story. This is on the top of the book list for my children.
(5 stars) - fascinating tale
I read this story to my daughter when she was 6, 8, and now she is reading it for herself when she is 10. The story is vivid and heartfelt. Linda Sue Park has created a world that is easy to get drawn into. I feel like I know Tree-ear, Crane-man, and Min.
Park's writing style is very easy to read and clear throughout. The lifelike imagery makes you forget that you're reading a book and lets you feel as though you are in the action. The plot moves quickly also and never lets you hang in mid air, which is good when you are reading to a young person. And now that my daughter is reading it herself, it holds her attention, which is difficult to do.
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