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The alchemist, a graphic novel, Paulo Coelho ; [adapted by Derek Ruiz ; artwork by Daniel Sampere and others]

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The alchemist, a graphic novel, Paulo Coelho ; [adapted by Derek Ruiz ; artwork by Daniel Sampere and others]

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eng

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illustrations

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no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The alchemist

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comics graphic novels

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613435942

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Paulo Coelho ; [adapted by Derek Ruiz ; artwork by Daniel Sampere and others]

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a graphic novel

Summary

Offers an adaptation in graphic novel format of a modern classic about the globe-trotting spiritual journey of a humble shepherd boyGraphic novel adaptation of "Andalusian shepherd boy Santiago travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within."--Dust jacket flap

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