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The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchioby Alexander, Lloyd
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Book DescriptionHenry Holt, 2007. First edition. First printing. Pristine condition. New & unread. Collectible. Giftworthy. 'A beautiful Kirkassi girl, cold-eyed villains and smiling killers, a bazaar merchant peddling slightly used dreams -- could any young adventurer ask for more? Not Carlo Chuchio, who is seeking hidden treasure on the legendary Road of Golden Dreams. With Baksheesh, the world’s worst camel-puller, Carlo leads a caravan through the realm of Keshavar. Robbed of all but his underdrawers, mistaken for a mighty warrior and then for a crown prince, Carlo risks his life for a prize that may not even exist. Newbery medalist Lloyd Alexander weaves a glorious tale of adventure, love, and the treasures that matter most.' . First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. Book summaryThe legendary Lloyd Alexander’s last book, published posthumously, follows young Carlo Culchio on a Middle Eastern treasure hunt inspired by a dusty volume of tales. A confirmed day-dreamer, Carlo leaves his uncle’s care in search of something special on the Road of Golden Dreams, accompanied by a lazy camel wrangler and a vengeance-bent girl. Mischief, humor, and mistaken identity follow in this middle grade adventure. A 2007 Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book.Media Reviews"Masterful storytelling tinged with romance and humor makes this an engaging read." "There's plenty of adventure here, and moments of high comedy as well as horror; but at its heart this is a study of human nature that is graceful, funny, and always interesting. It offers the best of Alexander's art and wisdom, and that is excellent stuff." "Whether youthfully flippant or wryly reflective, Carlo's narration of his adventures (replete with sarcastic remarks and self-disparaging insights) keeps the pace snappy and the tone relatively light0hearted, even when the characters find themselves in life-threatening situations...[G]enuine, moving, and enthralling...." Publisher NotesNaive and bumbling Carlo, his shady camel-puller Baksheesh, and Shira, a girl determined to return home, follow a treasure map through the deserts and cities of the infamous Golden Road, as mysterious strangers try in vain to point them toward real treasures. SynopsesNaive and bumbling Carlo, his shady camel-puller Baksheesh, and Shira, a girl determined to return home, follow a treasure map through the deserts and cities of the infamous Golden Road, as mysterious strangers try in vain to point them toward real treasures. Other Recommended Books
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