The story of the Kim family in Korea in WWII. The Japanese have occupied Korea since 1910 and
want Koreans to change names to Japanese. Quietly resisting, the Kim family remain Korean in
their homes and in their hearts.
Told by Sun-hee, (10), and her brother Tae-yul, (13), who alternate as narrators of separate chapters.
Set in a 12th century Korean potters village it is the story of 12 year old orphan, Tree-ear, who
sees a master potter creating beautiful pots and dreams of making his own. His difficult and
dangerous journey changes his life forever.
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