Collins Readers - The Alchemist

Collins Readers - The Alchemist

by PauloCoelho (Author)

Synopsis

'The Alchemist' is a global phenomenon, selling over 30 million copies worldwide. This classroom edition makes the magical fable available to students in educational hardback format for the first time. This is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of a worldly treasure as fabulous as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers, and from there into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful encounter with the alchemist awaits him.

$14.88

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2 in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 216
Edition: School edition
Publisher: Collins Educational
Published: 20 Apr 2006

ISBN 10: 0007233671
ISBN 13: 9780007233670
Book Overview: You and your students will be swept along with this enchanting and magical tale.

Media Reviews
'An exceptional writer.' USA TODAY 'His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.' THE TIMES 'One of the few to deserve the term Publishing Phenomenon.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Coelho's writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts... he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.' DAILY EXPRESS 'A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Author Bio
Paulo Coelho was born in Brazil and has become one of the most widely read authors in the world today. Renowned for his best-loved work The Alchemist, he has sold over 65 million books worldwide and has been translated into 60 languages. The recipient of numerous prestigious awards, he is a storyteller with the power to inspire nations and change people's lives.