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A Single Shard

By: Linda Sue Park
Narrated by: Graeme Malcolm
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Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean potters’ village. When he accidentally breaks a pot, he must work for the master to pay for the damage by setting off on a difficult and dangerous journey that will change his life forever.

©2001 Linda Sue Park (P)2002 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, An Imprint Of Random House Audio Publishing Group
Classics Family Life Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Heartfelt
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“Intrigues, danger, and the same strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. . . . A timeless jewel.”–Kirkus Reviews, Starred

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Wonderful

I recommend this book.
Iota about inlaid pottery work in the 12 century and about a talented orphan boy.

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Details artfully inlaid...

I started this simple book with my 7th grade daughter who had to read it for a school project.
She thought it was boring, but by the time she listened to the first chapter I could tell she wouldn't stop listening.

Details artfully inlaid to create a beautiful, descriptive book useful for discussion and teaching life lessons. Concepts and conversations here and there, how life can be more beautiful with kindness, contrasted to gruffness.
Do yourself a favor ... delightful!

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I loved this book when I read it and Audio book is excellent too. Suitable for young and old alike.

As a potter I could relate well to the characters and subject matter. Well presented, well read. I loved this book when I read it and was thrilled to listen to it through Audible.

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Just fascinating

Liked the story, the history. The learning about all sorts of classes etc were captivating!

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Wonderful story

Everything about this story was wonderful. I feel transfer it back in time. Loved it

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Priceless as inlaid celedon

I loved this book long before I learned to throw my first pot. Now I love it even more, as I understand it even better. It is both a look into the culture of Korea, and into the heart of an artist.

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Honourable story

Very wonderful values for young people
Narrator brought very great feeling to telling the story.

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Insightful and well crafted

I listened to this book with my family on a road trip and everyone loved it from age 12 up. The writing is precise and the performance is artful.

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A single shard

It was an amazing experience and I got an a+on my form
And the system did not crak

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It was pretty good

I have to at it was quite the story in a good way I really liked but it can be a little hard to get through in the beginning but overall it was pretty good and I don't think it's one of those stories I would read again but it wa still a good book and I think it's a well deserved 5 star

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