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Pearl

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4 out of 5
Based on 234,010 Ratings and 13,004 Reviews

Book Description
First published in 1947, John Steinbeck's parable is a literary jewel.

Kino is a Mexican pearl-fisher in the Gulf of California. When he and his wife, Juana, have a baby, their joy is complete . . . until the infant is bitten by a scorpion. Kino finds a great pearl worth a fortune, far more than enough to pay the doctor needed to save the baby's life, but it brings only tragedy and evil ... More
Book Information
PublisherHighBridge Company
BindingAudio CD (47 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages1
ISBN-100453008755
ISBN-13978-0453008754
Publication Date04/01/1994
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About John Steinbeck (Author) : John Steinbeck is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of John Steinbeck include Red Pony, Cannery Row.
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About Hector Elizondo (Contributor, Reader) : Hector Elizondo is a published author and a narrator. Published credits of Hector Elizondo include The Cherry Orchard.
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