Secret of the Magic Pearl

"Beautiful, remarkable, amazing, and wonderful in every way." -- Starred Review, Kirkus Review

"Brilliant colors give the pages a luxe feel." -- Starred Review, Publisher Weekly

"An exceptional story that will have young readers longing for the sea." -- Starred Review, Booklist

"A GORGEOUS book!" -- Sophie Blackall, two-time Caldecott Medal winner

"Beautifully illustrated with magical pictures." - Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal winner

"A shining pearl of a book." -- Avi, Newbery Medal winner

One of 8 Middle Grade Books to Read this Fall - Kirkus Reviews

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.