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Kino's life was poor and simple until he found the largest pearl in the world. He thought that the peral would bring happiness to his family. But instead of happiness, the pearl brought fear and danger
The people in this history -- Introductory note -- Kino, Juana and Coyotito -- The doctor -- Kino's dream -- The doctor comes -- Kino tries to sell the pearl -- The trouble begins -- Fire and death -- Kino and Juana run away -- The trackers -- The cry of death -- Kino and Juana return home
John Steinbeck ; retold by M.J. Paine ; ilustrated by Phyllis Mahon.
Heinemann Elt guided readers. Intermediate level