The pearl
By: John Stienback
Book Summary
Kino and Jauna are a poor couple and they have a child Coyotito. During the story Coyotito was stung by a scorpion and became very ill. Then Kino and Jauna found a pearl and things were fine Coyotito felt better then... Everything went bad the doctor came and poisoned Coyotito. Kino then killed some people. Then they went on the run. then Coyotito died.
Character description
Kino-greedy, Dangerous, protective, is very tan has black hair
Jauna-protective, Motherly, caring, quiet and brave
Jaun Thomas-trustworthy, helpful, smart
Coyotito-he is a baby, doesnt talk, and was stung by a scorpion.
Setting of book
in the small town of La Paz back in the past.
Theme of book
Greed is a bad habit and causes bad situations. I know this because Kino became greedy and bad things have happened.
2 important quotes
1.""The doctor wouldn't come" Kino told Jauna"
2. "No one should take our good fortune from us"