The Secret of the Magic Pearl
by Elisa Sabatinelli
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Pub Date Oct 12 2021 | Archive Date Jan 02 2022
Publisher Spotlight | Red Comet Press
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Description
Dive below the waves to where the real adventure begins.
Hector lives with his family at the Marina in an Italian coastal town where they organize tourist expeditions to explore the many wonders of the sea. Hector’s dream is to become a deep-sea diver, just like his father. Then, one day, an unscrupulous entrepreneur opens a much newer center next door, forcing them to close their business. This man has a single purpose, to find the legendary Pearl in order to sell it and make money. Hector decides to find a way to thwart the plan and save what matters most to him: the sea, his family, and his dream.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781636550060 |
| PRICE | $21.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 92 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Tessa P, Bookseller
This book is insanely beautiful. My kid wanted me to read the chapters to him, I just wanted to look at every tiny detail of each illustration. There is more and more to see with each viewing. The entire book is just lovely lovely lovely.
Dasha S, Reviewer
A big thank-you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for giving me a copy of this book for an unbiased review.
4/5 - Great illustrations and a cute story. Would recommend.
This was a lovely story of a little boy finding his place in the world and discovering his love of things hidden in the sea. The illustrations are out-of-this-world. I couldn't get enough of looking at the pictures, which are vibrant, quirky, and absolutely beautiful. I love the nostalgic style of the diving helmets and the way in which Bruno brought each character to vivid life through the inclusion of little details in every portrait.
The story was sweet, but I thought it was a little confusing. As some have noted, the description of the town being at the end did not make a lot of sense. There also wasn't much of a resolution. This could be an issue of translation.
Ultimately, the illustrations made this book special. I would recommend this to anyone with children, especially if those children are curious about the natural world.
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General Fiction (Adult), Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction
