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. A single shard won the 2002 newbery medal for most distinguished american childrens book. 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 first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park. A single shard by linda sue park and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Set in 12th century korea, a single shard tells the story of 10year old treeear, an orphan who survives on whatever food he can find in the discarded rubbish of. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data park, linda sue. For a long time he is content living with craneman under a bridge barely surviving on scraps of food. About this author linda sue park, the daughter of korean immigrants, was born and reared in illinois. A single shard by linda sue park is a tale of overcoming the limitations set by ones society through hard work and perseverance. A single shard linda sue park read online free books. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets.
Buy a cheap copy of a single shard book by linda sue park. 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. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago. Treeear, an orphan who lives under a bridge with his wise friend craneman, becomes fascinated with a nearby community of potters. A single shard by linda sue park paperback book the. Linda sue park is a korean american author of childrens fiction. All that changes when he sees master potter min making his beautiful pottery.
Linda sue park born march 25, 1960 is a koreanamerican author who published her first novel, seesaw girl, in 1999. 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. I hope ill be able to meet many of you in person at one of my stops around the country. A single shard by park, linda sue and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. 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. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. A single shard by linda sue park overview 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. Read more read less 2001 linda sue park p2002 random house, inc.
Her parents were korean immigrants who moved to the united states in the 1950s. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. A single shard by linda sue park 2001, book, other for. The protagonist, a young orphan boy named treeear is our guide through 12th century korean life. A single shard newbery medal book by linda sue park and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A single shard clarion books, 2001 ages 9 and up treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village. A story about potters in 12th century korea might not sound thrilling but this book is. See all books authored by linda sue park, including a long walk to water, and a single shard, and more on. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter.
A single shard a single shard by park, linda sue author on apr 23 2001 hardcover park, mrs linda sue on. The 2002 newbery medal winner is a single shard by linda sue park clarion books houghton mifflin. A story about potters in 12th century korea might not sound thrilling but this book is phenomenal. Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in when treeear was only a. The book a single shard written by linda sue park was inspirational and good view but i frowned upon the way this message was delivered and in what setting i did not like it. Newbery medal winning author linda sue park discuses her award winning book a single shard with interviewer tim podell.
Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min, and often watches them work. Treeear, an orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters. Treeear, a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval korea, lives under a bridge in a potters village, and longs to learn how to. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. The quick student workbooks are designed to get students thinking critically about the text they read and providing a guided study format to facilitate in improved learning and retention. Along the way, treeear is robbed and the pottery is shattered, but treeear is so sure that mins work is worthy of a royal commission that he continues his journey and delivers but a single shard. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park.
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. A single shard by linda sue park the best childrens books. Linda sue park books list of books by author linda sue park. Her other books for clarion include the novels seesaw girl, the kite fighters, when my name was keoko, and project mulberry, as well as three picture books, beebim bop. In 12thcentury korea, the village of chulpo is famous for its pottery. Apr 23, 2001 a single shard ebook written by linda sue park. A single shard a single shard by park, linda sue author on apr 23 2001 hardcover. 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. Treeear made his way cautiously to his favorite spot, behind a pawlonia tree whose low branches kept him hidden.
Jan 22, 2002 listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The underside of a bridge serves as a home for treeear and his older friend craneman in the small town of chulpo. Linda sue park s a single shard tells the story of a young homeless orphan boy called treeear in twelfth century korea. Pdf a single shard book by linda sue park free download. Thanks for stopping by to learn more about my books, from a single shard to a long walk to water, to the individual books you love, as well as my newest books. Free download or read online a single shard pdf epub book. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Mar 12, 2020 linda sue park is the newbery medalwinning author of a single shard. After graduating, she worked as a publicrelations writer for a major oil company for two years.
In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan. A single shard by linda sue park teachers guide books on tape. Her most recent title is prairie lotus, a historical fiction middlegrade novel. He begins working for a perfectionist potter and eventually becomes his. Park published her first novel, seesaw girl, in 1999. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village. Linda sue park audio books, best sellers, author bio. Mar 12, 2020 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. Every piece described in the book actually exists in a museum or private collection somewhere in the world. Linda sue park was born on march 25, 1960, in urbana, illinois, the daughter of eung won ed, a computer analyst, and susie kim, a teacher. March 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. In this exclusive video interview with reading rockets, linda sue park compares writing to sports, questions animal sounds among different countries, and says that young writers need to practice writing.
It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. 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. Discussion of themes and motifs in linda sue park s a single shard. 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. In 2002, her third novel, a single shard, received the prestigious newbery medal. 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. Newbery medalwinning author linda sue park her historical novel for young people, a single shard, was chosen in 2002 turns to the subject of beebim bop in this entertaining picture book. A video interview with linda sue park reading rockets. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a single shard. The text follows a mother and daughter as they prepare the popular korean dish, the mother calm and in charge, the daughter eager and very, very hungry. Linda sue park is the newbery awardwinning author of a single shard.
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 single shard by linda sue park 2001, book, other for sale. Treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village. Parks work achieved prominence when she received the prestigious 2002 newbery medal for her novel a single shard. Linda sue park, newbery winning author for a single shard. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Linda sue park is the author of many books for young readers, including the 2002 newbery medal winner a single shard and the new york times bestseller a long walk to water. She has written six childrens novels and five picture books.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. Sep 20, 2010 linda sue park was born in urbana, illinois on march 25, 1960. Authors note, a single shard three incense burners whose basins were surmounted by animals nearly alive in their detailroaring lion, fierce dragon, wise tortoise. A single shard by linda sue park teachers guide books on. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. Linda sue park takes readers to 12th century korea to tell a timeless story of dedication to ones dreams and art. Its difficult to say how long the research for one book takes because its an ongoing process, but i do several months of. I had already written seesaw girl and the kite fighters, so the research i had done on these books led me to a single shard. A single shard by linda sue park, first edition abebooks. Linda sue park biography life, family, children, parents. I listened to it again with my girls this past fall and we all were entranced. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge. When shes not writing, speaking, teaching, or caregiving for her two grandchildren, she spends most of her time on equityinclusion work for. A single shard by linda sue park student workbook by john pennington book resume.
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