Garnering starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist, this highly acclaimed novel is another triumph for best-selling Newbery Medalist Lloyd Alexander. After young Carlo Chuchio is dismissed from the service of his merchant uncle for daydreaming too much, he finds a treasure map and plunges headlong into an unimaginable adventure across Asia. "Masterful storytelling tinged with romance and humor makes this an engaging read."-Kirkus Reviews
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"I loved this book- if you are going to have a life changing journey is should be in a far away desert. I like the main character Carlo he was wise for his years, unlike many treasure hunters. This wonderful books really makes you think about your life journey and what is truly important. " — Hillary (5 out of 5 stars)
"I loved this book- if you are going to have a life changing journey is should be in a far away desert. I like the main character Carlo he was wise for his years, unlike many treasure hunters. This wonderful books really makes you think about your life journey and what is truly important. "
" Another fun book by Lloyd Alexander "
" Junior fiction. Fun adventure book of a boy who is seeking his fortune - his golden dream. Many adventures along the way! "
" This book was so boring, I didn't bother finishing it. If you want to read it, good luck. "
" Can't remember why but it seems like I was fluctuating beween giving it a 3 and four. It was interesting though. "
Lloyd Alexander (1924–2007) was the author of more than forty books for children and adults, including the beloved children’s fantasy series, the Chronicles of Prydain, one of the most widely read series in the history of fantasy and the inspiration for the animated Disney film The Black Cauldron. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, and the National Book Award for Juvenile Literature.
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