The Gold Coin

Ada, Alma Flor; Waldman, Neil [Illustrator]; Randall, Bernice [Translator];

ISBN 10: 068931633X / ISBN 13: 9780689316333

Edité par Atheneum, 1991

N° de réf. du vendeur 068931633X-3-22631077

Synopsis :

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 Waldman's lovely, stylized watercolors. It's a rich collaboration, worthy of repeated readings".--Publishers Weekly.

Présentation de l'éditeur: 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.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Gold Coin
Éditeur : Atheneum
Date d'édition : 1991
Reliure : Hardcover
Illustrateur : Waldman, Neil
Etat : Good