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La perla/ The Pearl

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Book Description
When Kino, an Indian pearl-diver, finds 'the Pearl of the world' he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana in church and their little boy, Coyotito, will attend school. Obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the greed, fear and violence the pearl arouses in him and his neighbours. Written with lyrical simplicity The Pearl explores the secretive nature of man, t... More
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PublisherGrupo Editorial Tomo
BindingPaperback (5 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages129
ISBN-109706665625
ISBN-13978-9706665621
Publication Date10/30/2003
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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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