A single shard by linda sue park a single shard whole book test for hlinda sue parks 2002 newbery winner is a set of fifty matchingstyle questions. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Apr 23, 2001 a single shard ebook written by linda sue park. Surprised in the act, one of the pots is broken and treeear must work to pay for the damage. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman read more. Winner of the 2002 newbery medal in this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. A vocabulary list featuring a single shard by linda sue park, chapters 46. About the narrator graeme malcolm is an actor and earphones awardwinning audiobook narrator. In 12thcentury korea, the village of chulpo is famous for its pottery. No one had been able to name it satisfactorily, for although it was green, shades of blue and gray and violet whispered beneath it, as in the sea on a cloudy day. A single shard newbery medal book by linda sue park and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. A single shard linda sue park read online free books. An orphan, he is called treeear after a kind of mushroom that grows without. Mar 19, 2001 treeear has been living with craneman under a bridge, scavenging for food and comfort until one day he watches min, the potter, becoming so fascinated he later creeps back to look at the finished pots. Mg historical fiction, 152 pages plus extra back matter. I loved the setting for the book, as i havent had the opportunity to read anything set in korea, especially 12th century korea.
A single shard follows the journey of a homeless, orphan boy, treeear, as he tries to change his circumstances by becoming a potter. A single shard he tore his gaze away from the duck to examine the next piece, a tall jug with ribbed lines that imitated the shape of a melon. Craneman and the boy are both outcasts, but the two share a close and loving bond. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park. The test does not require story interpretation, but it does require a detailed factual knowledge of the novels plot, characters, etc. The lines were perfectly symmetrical, curving so gracefully from top to bottom that treeear longed to run his finger along the smooth shallow grooves.
It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. He has develop into interested by the potters craft. Compared to the action books nothing happens in a single shard. The books i see most often have characters who can shoot electricity, characters who have gods as parents, or characters who can swing a sword and command dragons. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. Goodreads members who liked a single shard also liked. A homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter.
Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book a single shard, many other novels, several picture books, and most recently a book of poetry. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Set in 12th century korea, a single shard spins the tale of treeear. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate. Linda sue park is the author of bestseller a long walk to water as well as the newbery medal book a single shard and many other acclaimed novels and picture books.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Treeear, a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval korea. A single shard tells the story of a homeless orphan who helps a potter earn a royal commission in 12thcentury korea. Master these words that linda sue park shaped into a newbery. Publishers weekly contains linda sue parks 2002 newbery award acceptance speech.
However, this is one of those books that takes you by surprise. Asked in books and literature when does treeear show courage in a single shard. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago. Jul 12, 2007 a single shard by linda sue park when i was working more seriously on reading all the newbery winners, i picked this one up, knowing exactly nothing about it. The protagonist, a young orphan boy named treeear is our guide through 12th century korean life. A single shard 9780547534268 by park, linda sue and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park. The orphan treeear spends his days foraging for food for himself and craneman, a. Read more read less 2001 linda sue park p2002 random house, inc. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. 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. A single shard a single shard audiobook, by linda sue park. This is a video\\recording of the book a single shard by linda sue park.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. Readers will not soon forget these characters or their sacrifices. Start studying a single shard questions chapters 9. Treeear has been living with craneman under a bridge, scavenging for food and comfort until one day he watches min, the potter, becoming so fascinated he later creeps back to look at. In fact a single shard is the antithesis of these books. A single shard by linda sue park is a tale of overcoming the limitations set by one s society through hard work and perseverance. In 2002, her third novel, a single shard, received the prestigious newbery medal. Winner of the 2002 newbery medal in this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. My 8yo said, i wish the book was longer or the author would write another book because i want to hear m. Different hues blended into one another where the glaze pooled thickly in the crevices or glossed sheer on the raised surfaces of an incised design. He knew that craneman would guess at onceonly one thing could give a bag that kind of smooth fullness. In this tale of courage and devotion, a single shard from a celadon vase changes the life of a young boy and his master.
A single shard by linda sue park overdrive rakuten. Someday he wants to perform such a miracle himself. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is n. Treeear, an orphan, lives less than a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for gentle celadon ware. Jan 22, 2002 listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. Find books like a single shard from the worlds largest community of readers. A guide for using a single shard in the classroom literature unit 0014467031583. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the a single shard, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country.
Treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. In this novel, treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in when treeear was only a small child. Parks newbery award winning book tells the story of treeears desire to sit before a potters wheel and one day hope to create a vase so beautiful and detailed that it is worthy of suceeding his masters unreachable level of skill. Episode 53, episode 87, episode living authors publisher. If treeear takes it one hill, one valley, one day at a time, just maybe, hell be able to make his dream come true. A single shard won the 2002 newbery medal for most distinguished american childrens book. Treeear then gets the largest shard from the broken vases and brings the single shard to emissary kim. He has watched the master potter min take a lump of clay and shape it into a thing of beauty. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book a single shard, many other novels, several picture books, and a book of poetry. A story about potters in 12th century korea might not sound thrilling but this book is phenomenal. A single shard is the story of a twelveyearold boy growing up in chulpo, a twelfthcentury korean town. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a single shard. Pdf a single shard book by linda sue park free download.
A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. Apr 23, 2001 the books i see most often have characters who can shoot electricity, characters who have gods as parents, or characters who can swing a sword and command dragons. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. The underside of a bridge serves as a home for treeear and his older friend craneman in the small town of chulpo. The orphan treeear spends his days foraging for food for himself and craneman, a lame straw weaver who has cared for him for many years. In addition to these novels, she has published poems and short fiction for adults. A single shard by linda sue park readaloud revival. Single shard 01 by park, linda sue paperback 2003 by park jan 1, 2003.
Library of congress cataloginginpublication data park, linda sue. Treeear, a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval korea, lives under a bridge in a potters village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. A single shard by linda sue park paperback book the. A single shard by linda sue park when i was working more seriously on reading all the newbery winners, i picked this one up, knowing exactly nothing about it. But you cannot just walk up to a master potter and ask him to teach you his craft, especially not. For a long time he is content living with craneman under a bridge barely surviving on scraps of food.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Download a single shard by linda sue park pdf krystal. The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of. An astounding tale of courage, belonging and endurance from a renowned storyteller. Eyes tapdance as linda sue park explains the spurofthemoment decision to give her newbery medal for a single shard to her dad at the ala awards ceremony in 2002.