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The Gold Coin Paperback - 1994
by Alma Flor Ada; Neil Waldman (Illustrator); Bernice Randall (Translator)
Juan is a hardened thief, and when he discovers that old Dona Josefa has a gold coin, he decides to steal it. First, however, he must find Dona Josefa. "Set in South America, this beautifully designed book features an unusual, rewarding fable and . . . lovely, stylized watercolors".--Publishers Weekly. Full color.
Summary
Juan has been a thief for many, many years. So many, in fact, that he can't even remember what it's like to be anything else.
When he tries to steal Doña Josefa's gold, something strange begins to happen to Juan. His skin becomes tan instead of pale, his body straight instead of bent, and his mouth smiles instead of scowls. Juan also begins to remember things. He remembers eating good, home-cooked food, being among friends, and laughing.
When the opportunity arrives for him to take Doña Josefa's gold, another strange thing happens. Juan realizes he can't. Maybe he isn't a thief anymore.
Set against a Central American background, this is a story of love and faith in the human spirit.
When he tries to steal Doña Josefa's gold, something strange begins to happen to Juan. His skin becomes tan instead of pale, his body straight instead of bent, and his mouth smiles instead of scowls. Juan also begins to remember things. He remembers eating good, home-cooked food, being among friends, and laughing.
When the opportunity arrives for him to take Doña Josefa's gold, another strange thing happens. Juan realizes he can't. Maybe he isn't a thief anymore.
Set against a Central American background, this is a story of love and faith in the human spirit.
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- Title The Gold Coin
- Author Alma Flor Ada; Neil Waldman (Illustrator); Bernice Randall (Translator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Atheneum Books for Young Readers, New York, NY
- Date 1994-03-01
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780689717932 / 0689717938
- Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
- Dimensions 10 x 8 x 0.2 in (25.40 x 20.32 x 0.51 cm)
- Ages 05 to 08 years
- Grade levels K - 3
- Reading level 730
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Themes
- Cultural Region: Latin America
- Ethnic Orientation: Hispanic
- Ethnic Orientation: Latino
- Library of Congress subjects Conduct of life, Stealing
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 93014403
- Dewey Decimal Code E
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