A Single Shard

Linda Sue Park

Jan 2002 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Graeme Malcolm

5 reviews

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3 hr 12 min

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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.

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5 reviews

Jacob Ruse

July 14, 2020

One of the best books I have ever read, it has a compelling story and a bitter sweet ending. Please make this into a movie.

fun with marah

July 27, 2020

I lost the book I need to read before school starts so I need this but I dont have money for it

Terri Paul

October 26, 2023

Excellent read! A classic! A timeless tale!

About the author

Linda Sue Park, a first generation Korean American, lives with her family in Rochester, New York. She has worked as a journalist and now teaches English as a second language. Her previous books include The Kite Fighters and Seesaw Girl.

Linda Sue Park, a first generation Korean American, lives with her family in Rochester, New York. She has worked as a journalist and now teaches English as a second language. Her previous books include The Kite Fighters and Seesaw Girl.

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