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.
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Alma Flor Ada, an authority on multicultural and bilingual education, is the recipient of the 2012 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award. She is the author of numerous award-winning books for young readers, including Dancing Home with Gabriel Zubizarreta, My Name Is MarÍa Isabel, Under the Royal Palms (Pura BelprÉ Medal), Where the Flame Trees Bloom, and The Gold Coin (Christopher Award Medal). She lives in California, and you can visit her at AlmaFlorAda.com.
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Spanish
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