by Alma Flor Ada · Atheneum Books for Young Readers · tapa dura · ISBN 9780689316333
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«The Gold Coin» is an illustrated children's story by Alma Flor Ada, published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers in hardback (32 pages, in English).
Juan, a thief who wants to seize the old woman doña Josefa's gold coin, follows her through the countryside. Along the way, he becomes involved in unexpected tasks and encounters that show him another way of living. The story becomes a fable about generosity and true wealth, far from material possessions.
Originally published in 1991, it is an English translation of the work «La moneda de oro», done by Bernice Randall and illustrated by Neil Waldman.
A reading intended for a children's audience, especially for those approaching illustrated fables for the first time.
Alma Flor Ada is a Cuban-American author of children's books, poetry, and novels. A Professor Emerita at the University of San Francisco, she is recognized for her work promoting bilingual and multicultural education in the United States.
