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1) The pearl
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
The story of an impoverished Mexican pearl diver whose life is changed forever when he discovers "the pearl of the world." Confident that the gem will bring him wealth and respect, Kino seeks a better life for himself and his community. However, despite his best intentions, the peasant is soon engulfed by greed, envy and betrayal as many suitors strive to get their hands on the pearl.
4) Pearl Cove
Author
Publisher
Avon Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
An Australian pearl harvester investigates the murder of his partner, killed for his $3-million rainbow pearl necklace. The probe leads to romance with his widow. A look at the pearl industry. By the author of Amber Beach.
5) The pearl
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Annotation: For the diver Kino, finding a magnificent pearl means the promise of a better life for his impoverished family. His dreams blind him to the greed that the pearl arouses in him and his neighbors. Baring the fallacy of the American dream-that wealth erases all problems-Steinbeck's classic illustrates our fall from innocence.
6) The pearl
Publisher
Maya Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
The story of an impoverished Mexican pearl diver whose life is changed forever when he discovers "the pearl of the world." Confident that the gem will bring him wealth and respect, Kino seeks a better life for himself and his community. However, despite his best intentions, the peasant is soon engulfed by greed, envy and betrayal as many suitors strive to get their hands on the pearl.
Publisher
ARC Entertainment, LLC
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Josh and Ling were expecting a boring vacation visiting each of their parents at an archaeological dig in China. But the new friends soon discover they're right in the middle of an adventure when they find a Chinese Golden Dragon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
"Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned...
Author
Series
Boxcar children mysteries volume 64
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
While visiting their cousin's pineapple plantation in Hawaii, the Aldens hear a local legend about a black pearl with a curse on it and investigate mysterious incidents on and around the plantation.
Author
Series
Cavemice volume 11
Publisher
Destino
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
12) Ice palace
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The Snow Princess has lost the Ice Diamond Tiara ... and she must find it in time for her baby sister's Naming Ceremony. Where could it be? Has someone stolen it? It's up to the Princess Dollies to find out. --Back cover.
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