Tree-ear is a 13-year-old orphan living on the streets of 12th-Century Korea. He is content with his life under a bridge with Crane-man until one day, while looking for food, he sees the work of Min, a master potter. He dreams of learning the craft from Min and eventually becomes his apprentice. Although ill-prepared for the hard labor involved, his determination will have rewards Tree-ear never imagined.
Topics Potters and pottery. History of Korea, Koryŏ period, 935–1392. Orphans. Homeless persons. Masters and apprentices. Journeys. Spanish language materials.
SRC Level 6.800000
SRC Points 10.000000
Lexile 920L
Trim Size 8" x 5 1/3"
JLG Span Fall
Language Spanish
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-01-28
JLG Release Date Sep 2019
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Spanish Middle (Grades 5-8)
Spanish Middle
Spanish Middle (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features Spanish language and bilingual titles selected for middle school readers. Selections include original Spanish-language works and translated editions of widely read titles, offering engaging stories and real-world topics across a range of genres and formats. Selections are primarily fiction with occasional nonfiction, mostly biographies and memoirs.