A Single Shard
by Linda Sue Park
In 12th-century Korea, young Tree-Ear is an orphan living with elderly Crane-Man.... read more
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Asian
Year Published 2001
Word Count 33,726
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 920L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 49768, 6.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Linda Sue Park about A Single Shard
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Linda Sue Park
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In-depth Written Interview with Linda Sue Park
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1

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Awards & Distinctions 5

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, 2001-2022
Author Honor, 2003

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2002

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2022
Selection, 2002

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2002

John Newbery Medal, 1922-2022
Winner, 2002
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