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The Pearl

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3 out of 5
Based on 28,700 Ratings and 2,153 Reviews

Book Description
A New York Times Bestselling Author
Winner of the 1962 Nobel Prize for Literature

In this short book illuminated by a deep understanding and love of humanity, John Steinbeck retells an old Mexican folk tale. For the diver Kino, finding a magnificent pearl means the promise of a better life for his impoverished family. His dream blinds him to the greed and suspicions the pearl arouses... More

Book Information
PublisherThorndike Press
BindingHardcover (47 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages121
ISBN-100786258918
ISBN-13978-0786258918
Publication Date11/02/2003
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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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