By Linda Sue Park
ISBN-13: 978-0395978276
Tree-ear is an orphan. In medieval Korea, this leaves him little hope for the future. When his parents died, he was sent to live with the monks. Instead, he finds a home under the bridge with Crane-man, a crippled beggar who takes Tree-ear in. Through the years, Crane-man takes care of Tree-ear and teaches him what he can. Now 12-years-old, Tree-ear is an experienced scavenger. He knows all the good places to find food. On his daily journey, he loves to stop by the home of Min the potter. Min makes such beautiful pottery. Tree-ear longs to feel the clay and have the knowledge of the potter, that could never be though.
This 2002 Newberry Medal winner is a breathtaking story set in 12th-century Korea. Readers are transported to the village of Ch'ul'po. Tree Ear becomes immersed in the world of pottery, and along the way grows into the type of person he was always meant to be. A poignant story of self-discovery.
This 2002 Newberry Medal winner is a breathtaking story set in 12th-century Korea. Readers are transported to the village of Ch'ul'po. Tree Ear becomes immersed in the world of pottery, and along the way grows into the type of person he was always meant to be. A poignant story of self-discovery.
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