Purely Fiction Books
A Single Shard
A Single Shard
Full Review & Content Notes
Story/Writing Quality
★★★★★
Adult Themes
PG Poverty, abandonment, and hardship (handled gently)
MPAA-style ratings (G / PG / PG-13) applied
Language Rating
G Clean throughout
Violence Rating
PG Mild peril and injury, non-graphic
Sex / Nudity Rating
G None
Substances Rating
G None
LGBTQ+ Content
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The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea.
Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever.
“A powerful and beautifully told story of perseverance, integrity, and finding one’s place in the world. Linda Sue Park’s writing is graceful and richly detailed, bringing historical Korea vividly to life. I remember absolutely loving this book in my middle school years, my nose buried joyfully in its pages while riding the bus home. This is a timeless read that leaves a lasting impression!” ~ Purely Fiction Reader Review
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