In my endeavours to find Asian literature I stumbled upon A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park. It is set in 12th century Korea, and tells the story of an orphan boy named Tree Ear. He admires the work of a potter and accidentally breaks a piece, he has to pay off his debt by working for the potter. Tree Ear is determined to learn the craft of his master. This story is a tale of determination and courage and narrates a story about the formation of the beautiful celadon vase depicted on the front cover. A remarkable story that is an easy read. Highly recommended!
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