The Gold Coin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780689717932)

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 Do a 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 Do a 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.

Author: Alma Flor Ada
ISBN-10: 0689717938
ISBN-13: 9780689717932
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 03/01/1994
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 17714 / Gold Coin