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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1967 · Est. 2.5 hour read
The Black Pearl
Written by Scott O'Dell
A legendary pearl brings fortune and a haunting curse.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 7,012 ratings
144 pages· 23,567 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Ramon Salazar discovers a mesmerizing black pearl, believed to be the legendary Pearl of Heaven. While it promises glory for his village, a dark legend warns of a sea devil's wrath. As tragedy looms, Ramon must confront the terrifying creature lurking offshore. Will he find the courage to face the mythical El Diablo and protect his people?
From the publisher
A 1968 Newbery Honor Book From the depths of a cave in the Vermilion Sea, Ramon Salazar has wrested a black pearl so lustrous and captivating that his father, an expert pearl dealer, is certain Ramon has found the legendary Pearl of Heaven. Such a treasure is sure to bring great joy to the villagers of their tiny coastal town, and even greater renown to the Salazar name. No diver, not even the swaggering Gaspar Ruiz, has ever found a pearl like this! But is there a price to pay for a prize so great? When a terrible tragedy strikes the village, old Luzon’s warning about El Diablo returns to haunt Ramon. If El Diablo actually exists, it will take all Ramon’s courage to face the winged creature waiting for him offshore.
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At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 144
- Words
- 23,567
- Reading age
- 10–13
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~841L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 104
Publication
- Published
- April 12, 2010
- First published
- January 1, 1967
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780547334004
- LCCN
- 67023311
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