The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio

Garnering starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist, this highly acclaimed novel is another triumph for best-selling Newbery Medalist Lloyd Alexander. After young Carlo Chuchio is dismissed from the service of his merchant uncle for daydreaming too much, he finds a treasure map and plunges headlong into an unimaginable adventure across Asia. 'Masterful storytelling tinged with romance and humor makes this an engaging read.'-Kirkus Reviews