Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publish Date: April 23, 2001
Summary: Tree-Ear wants to learn to perform miracles. He sees Min, the master potter, shape clay into beautiful things and he wants to learn the craft. Because Tree-Ear is an orphan, he worries that Min will not take the time to teach him the art of pottery. He offers to work for Min, free of charge, to prove his desire to learn. Taking things one step at a time, Tree-Ear hopes that he can achieve his dream.
Source: My 11 year old sister's bedroom
Recommended grade: 6th-7th grade
AR Reading points: 6
Awards: Newbery Medal, Asian/Pacific American Award Winner, Booklist Editors' Choice, ALA Notable/Best Books, Young Reader's Choice Award
- Perseverance
- Sacrifice in order to achieve your dreams
- Having a dream is important
- Believing in yourself.
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