{"product_id":"the-gold-coin-9780689717932","title":"The Gold Coin","description":"Juan has been a thief for many, many years. So many, in fact, that he can't even remember what it's like to be anything else. \u003cbr\u003eWhen he tries to steal Do a Josefa's gold, something strange begins to happen to Juan. His skin becomes tan instead of pale, his body straight instead of bent, and his mouth smiles instead of scowls. Juan also begins to remember things. He remembers eating good, home-cooked food, being among friends, and laughing. \u003cbr\u003eWhen the opportunity arrives for him to take Do a Josefa's gold, another strange thing happens. Juan realizes he can't. Maybe he isn't a thief anymore. \u003cbr\u003eSet against a Central American background, this is a story of love and faith in the human spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAda, Alma Flor:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Alma Flor Ada, an authority on multicultural and bilingual education, is the recipient of the 2012 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and in 2014 she was honored by the Mexican government with the prestigious OHTLI Award. She is the author of numerous award-winning books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eDancing Home \u003c\/i\u003ewith Gabriel Zubizarreta, \u003ci\u003eMy Name Is María Isabel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnder the Royal Palms \u003c\/i\u003e(Pura Belpré Medal), \u003ci\u003eWhere the Flame Trees Bloom\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Gold Coin \u003c\/i\u003e(Christopher Award Medal). She lives in California, and you can visit her at AlmaFlorAda.com.","brand":"Atheneum Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50844932964626,"sku":"9780689717932","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b7018e7d-8b35-4ba4-bdf9-aff662ab4a8c.jpg?v=1737336731","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-gold-coin-9780689717932","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}