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1) The pearl
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
For the diver Kino, finding a magnificent pearl means the promise of a better life for his impoverished family. His dreams blind him to the greed that the pearl arouses in him and his neighbors.
2) One fine day
Author
Series
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
After an old woman cuts off his tail when he steals her milk, a fox must go through a long series of transactions before she will sew it back on again.
Author
Publisher
Pantheon
Pub. Date
c1968.
Language
English
Description
A young snail dreams of having the biggest houseor shellin the world. Then one day, his wise father tells him the story of another snail with the same dream. He grew and grew, adding bright colors and beautiful designs, until he found that his house came at a terrible cost. The young snail decides that a small, easy-to-carry shell might be best for a life of adventure and exploration.
11) The happy troll
Author
Publisher
Holt
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Gus, a troll who loves to sing, makes everyone happy with his songs until his desire for gold becomes so strong that he no longer has time to use his beautiful voice.
17) Humble pie
Author
Publisher
Atheneum
Pub. Date
c2002.
Language
English
Description
A naughty boy gets his just "desserts."
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