The Black Pearl

by Scott O'Dell, Milton Johnson (Illustrator)

Overview

A coming-of-age story in which Ramon learns the family art of pearl diving and respect for the legend that surrounds the giant pearl he finds in a sea creature's cave. "A gripping story that will hold practically any age enthralled." -- Horn Book

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781606869703
Publisher:	Perfection Learning Corporation
Publication date:	04/12/2011
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	140
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.75(d)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Scott O’Dell (1898–1989), one of the most respected authors of historical fiction, received the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, and the Hans Christian Andersen Author Medal, the highest international recognition for a body of work by an author of books for young readers. Some of his many books include The Island of the Blue Dolphins, The Road to Damietta, Sing Down the Moon, and The Black Pearl.

Editorial Reviews

A 16-year-old boy does battle with an enormous devilfish that guards a rare, black pearl. PW said this 1968 Newbery Honor Book reverberates with "proud admiration of the courage of the human spirit." Ages 10-up. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

"A gripping story that will hold practically any age enthralled." Horn Book

"A gripping story that will hold practically any age enthralled." Horn Book Guide —

From the Publisher

Johnny Heller reads with manly energy and excitement, hooking readers quickly and holding us to the end. He captures the narrative tension and produces a captivating adventure. P.E.F. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

JUN 96 - AudioFile