Tree-ear must collect wood to fire the kiln, collect clay from the riverbank, and filter the clay over and over and over again in pits to get the fine consistency the master needs. Still, he never allows Tree-ear to try to make pottery himself. When Tree-ear has paid off his debt, Min agrees to let Tree-ear continue to work in exchange for food. He is a gruff perfectionist and never displays anything but disapproval for Tree-ear's work. Tree-ear's constant hope is that Min will teach him to use the potter's wheel.
When Tree-ear accidentally breaks one of Min's pieces, he must work for Min to pay for the damage. Tree-ear loves to hide behind one of the master potters' houses in the village and watch Master Min use the potter's wheel to make delicate and beautiful celadon pottery. A physically disabled man, the proud and ethical Crane-man, is raising him. In this Newbery Award winner, Tree-ear is homeless, living under a bridge, in twelfth-century Korea.
Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction.By Linda Sue Park.
"Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter takes readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life." (School Library Journal starred review) *A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. A timeless jewel." (Kirkus starred review) "Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. "Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes." (New York Times) 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. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea.
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