A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park

Twelve year old Tree-ear is 12th century orphan and potter’s apprentice in a small Korean village. He dreams of becoming a craftsman and learns many life lessons along the way.




"Scholars read the words of the world. But you and I must learn to read the world itself."


"My master works slowly."



Crane-Man


Tree-Ear Mushroom

"You are like the ears of a scrawny little tree, noticed by none but hearing all."


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