A SINGLE SHARD
by Linda Sue Park
Clarion;ISBN: 0395978270;$15;2001

Orphan Tree-Ear’s dream of learning the potter’s art comes true in unimagined ways and sends him on a dangerous mission to the royal court. Engaging characters and absorbing daily-life details make this well-paced novel of 12th-century Korea come alive.

Suggested for ages 9 - 13
Subjects: Korea | Newbery Award | Orphans | Pottery

A SINGLE SHARD AUDIO BOOK
by Linda Sue Park
narrated by Graeme Malcolm
Listening Library;ISBN: 0807207012;$25;2002

Park's Newbery Award-winning story of orphan Tree-ear's triumph over adversity in 12th-century Korea is perfect for telling aloud. Malcolm's British accent lends the necessary formality to this medieval tale that follows people and pottery to a satisfying conclusion.

Suggested for ages 10 - 14
Subjects: Korea | Pottery