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Name |
The Alchemist |
Suggested Grade |
S2 |
Author |
Paulo Coelho |
Author's Background |
"Paulo Coelho, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, is one of the bestselling and most influential authors in the world. The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, Eleven Minutes, The Zahir, The Witch of Portobello, The Winner Stands Alone, Aleph, Manuscript Found in Accra, and Adultery, among others, have sold over 175 million copies worldwide, and The Alchemist has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 360 weeks. Paulo Coelho has been a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002, and in 2007, he was appointed United Nations Messenger of Peace. He is also the most followed author on social media." |
Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers |
Category |
English |
Description |
This is the magical story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world to seek the most wonderful treasure known to man. From his home in Spain, he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and, from there, into the Egytian desert, where a fateful encounter with the alchemist awaits him... |
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