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Atheneum Books for Young Readers

The Gold Coin

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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. When he tries to steal Doña 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. When the opportunity arrives for him to take Doña Josefa's gold, another strange thing happens. Juan realizes he can't. Maybe he isn't a thief anymore. Set against a Central American background, this is a story of love and faith in the human spirit. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (March 1, 1994)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0689717938


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 32


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD730L


Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.2 x 10 inches


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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023 by Kate Terrell
    • Excellent book for teaching children that people can change...
I first read this book about 15 years ago and loved it! I love that the main character changes so much from the beginning of the book to the end. The illustrations show the change his hearts undergoes in a physical way. It just a beautiful story about how hard work and kindness can change a person.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015 by Mexican Mommy
    • "The Gold Coin" is a Golden Read
"The Gold Coin" is a wonderful story of determination, gratitude and caring. A must read for all ages.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018 by M. MacNeith
    • Five Stars
One of the best books ever written about learning to be an honest person. Grades 2-5.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2016 by V. Fender
    • Five Stars
The Gold Coin is an excellent book to show how characters change over time. LOVE IT!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2015 by Amazon Customer
    • You must buy this!
Beautiful, new and just what I wanted. I thought they were hardcover, but I am very satisfied with the softcover!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2013 by Marji
    • The Gold Coin
The Gold Coin is about a thief that is obsessed with stealing gold coins from an old woman. He is so obsessed that he's willing to do anything to get the coins. What he does not realizes that he is becoming a better person through his acts of kindness. So much so, that the old woman gives him the coins he was trying to steal. The character of the thief is revealed through his actions. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021 by Steven C. Thedford
    • Such a beautiful story
I love this book. So touching, so much heart. This was a great book to share with fourth graders. It shows the power of hard work and love.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022 by Carol Gordon Ekster

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