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The Secret of the Magic Pearl
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Ideal for children aged 6 to 9, this story will captivate young readers who enjoy tales of adventure, family bonds, and marine exploration.
When a greedy entrepreneur searching for a legendary pearl forces Hector's family to close their tourist expedition business in an Italian coastal town, Hector decides to thwart the man's plans and save the sea, his family, and his dream of becoming a deep-sea diver, just like his father.
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Age range 6 to 9
Dive below the waves to where the real adventure begins.
The Secret of the Magic Pearl takes place in an Italian coastal town, where Hector lives with his family at the Marina. They organise tourist expeditions to uncover the many wonders of the sea. Hector dreams of becoming a deep-sea diver, just like his father. However, their livelihood is threatened when an unscrupulous entrepreneur opens a newer centre next door, forcing them to close their business. This man is determined to find the legendary Pearl to sell it for profit. Hector must find a way to thwart his plan to protect what he values most: the sea, his family, and his dream.
'Beautiful, remarkable, amazing, and wonderful in every way.' - Kirkus Review, starred review
'Brilliant colours give the pages a luxe feel.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781636550060
Publisher: Red Comet Press LLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 November 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Red Comet Press LLC
Illustration: Color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Translated by Christopher Turner
- Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 92
About the Author
Elisa Sabatinelliwas born in Fano, Italy, and grew up in Barcelona, Spain. She has published short stories and a novel for adults.The Secret of the Magic Pearlis her first book for children. Ms. Sabatinelli lives in Milan with her husband and two children. To learn more, visit her onFacebookat @elisa.sabatinelli
Iacopo Brunohas illustrated hundreds of book covers and has received recognition from the Society of Illustrators in New York, the Cook Prize, and his book,Sergeant Reckless, written by Patricia McCormick, won the Texas Bluebonnet Award and the California Young Reader Medal 2021. Other books illustrated by Iacopo Bruno includeMesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of Franceby Mara Rockliff;and Bartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Heroby Megan Hoyt.When he is not drawing, he takes his boat in search of dolphins and, if the weather is bad, restores paintings and antique furniture in his cellar full of tools and curiosities. Learn more at his website:http://iacopobruno.blogspot.com/and www.theworldofdot.com/
Christopher Turneris an Italian to English translator, editor and professional writer. He has translated many children's books into English in his 30-year career including the popular Geronimo Stilton books. He lives in Wimbledon, London. Learn more at:https://www.chris-turner.net/
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