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//The Black Pearl// by Scott O'Dell

Have you ever imagined being chased by a calamitous bird for stealing a precious pearl? In this book, Ramón Salzar, the son of Blas Salzar, dreams of becoming a successful pearl diver. He goes on a diving trip with one of his father’s friends, Soto Luzon, and Ramón ends up catching a significant pearl known as “The Pearl of Heaven.” I can connect to Ramón, because he experiences tough time that eventually overcomes. Do you like action adventure books that contain challenging conflicts that a character has to overcome? If so, this is the book for you! -Reviewed by Matthew T.