A Single Shard
Saturday, November 3, 2007 by Nikki in Niagara
I read this last month and forgot to post it here. This is my seventh book for the challenge so I have now passed the half-way mark.
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Pages: 152
First Published: 2001
Awards: Newbery Medal
Rating: 3/5
First Sentence:
Comments: An orphan boy in 12th century Korea lives under the bridge with a crippled man. He is fascinated with the pottery made by the craftsman in the nearby pottery village. He is taken on as an apprentice and his life slowly changes. This was a good book, a nice pleasant read but I guess I expected something more from a Newbery winner. I enjoy pretty much anything written about ancient Asia and this did give a wonderful portrayal of Korean life at the time.
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A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Pages: 152
First Published: 2001
Awards: Newbery Medal
Rating: 3/5
First Sentence:
"Eh, Tree-Ear! Have you hungered well today?" Craneman called out as Tree-ear drew near the bridge.
Comments: An orphan boy in 12th century Korea lives under the bridge with a crippled man. He is fascinated with the pottery made by the craftsman in the nearby pottery village. He is taken on as an apprentice and his life slowly changes. This was a good book, a nice pleasant read but I guess I expected something more from a Newbery winner. I enjoy pretty much anything written about ancient Asia and this did give a wonderful portrayal of Korean life at the time.
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