Audiobook A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Let's be honest: when you hear "Newbery Medal winner," you brace for something earnest, maybe even a bit dull. "A Single Shard" is the exact opposite-a quiet, unassuming masterpiece that sneaks up on you like a perfectly shaped pot. Linda Sue Park's story of Tree-ear, an orphan living under a bridge in a Korean pottery village, isn't just for kids (though it's brilliant for them). It's a masterclass in showing how dignity, patience, and a single shard of celadon can hold an entire world.
The audiobook? Pure magic. The narrator, with a voice like a slow, steady river, makes you feel the grit of clay under Tree-ear's nails and hear Min's sharp, impatient shouts across the kiln. You're not just reading about him hauling heavy clay-you're feeling the strain in your own shoulders. And that moment when Tree-ear, after weeks of backbreaking work, arrives at court with nothing but a single shard? The narrator doesn't rush it. They let the silence hang, making you hold your breath like Tree-ear does. It's devastatingly simple, and that's the point.
Now, let's address the elephant in the room: why do we keep underestimating stories like this? We expect "big" plots, explosions, or moral lectures. But Park's genius is in the quiet rebellion of everyday perseverance. Tree-ear isn't fighting dragons; he's fighting his own exhaustion, Min's temper, and the crushing weight of being invisible. The audiobook amplifies that. You hear the thump of clay hitting the wheel, the scrape of a shovel, the way Min's voice cracks when he finally nods in approval. It's immersive without being flashy.
And the humor? It's the kind that sneaks up on you. Like when Tree-ear, desperate to prove himself, tries to mimic Min's precise movements and accidentally knocks over a pot-only to be told, "You will learn. Or you will not." The narrator delivers that line with just the right mix of exasperation and warmth, making you snort-laugh while feeling a lump in your throat. It's not trying to be funny; it's just life, beautifully observed.
Critics might call it "too simple," but that's the trap we fall into. The beauty of "A Single Shard" is that it's not simple-it's essential. It's a reminder that the most profound stories often live in the quiet moments: the way a potter's hands move, the weight of a single shard, the courage it takes to show up, even when you have nothing to offer but yourself. The audiobook version doesn't just tell this story; it lets you hear its heartbeat. So skip the overproduced epics for a while. Let this gentle, fierce little tale sink into your bones. You'll be surprised how much it stays with you long after the last word fades.
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