Carlo works for his uncle, in the family shipping business. His uncle considers him worthless, since he spends his days reading, and calls him 'Chuchio,' which means jackass. One day, while wandering through the market, Carlo comes upon a bookseller he has never seen before. In the shop, he finds a book, filled with stories like the Arabian Nights. Even though he cannot pay for it, the bookseller insists that he take the book. That evening, Carlo finds an old map folded up in the jacket, and dreams of finding the treasure. When he can't find the bookseller the next day, he returns to find that, due to a colossal error he has made, his uncle is throwing him out of the house, and the business. He resolves to look for the treasure, and prove to his uncle that he not a 'chuchio.' His adventures will take him to unknown places, and he will meet outlandish characters, before he finds his golden dream.
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0805083332
ISBN-13: 9780805083330
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