Book Detail

Gold Coin, The

Publication Information
Author:  Ada, Alma F. Illustrator:  Waldman, Neil
Title:  Gold Coin, The Date:  1991
Publisher:  Atheneum City:  New York, NY
ISBN, paperback:  0-689-31633-X ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    legends, tales and myths

HSE Descriptor(s):   

Summary:
A thief follows an old woman and learns a lesson about giving.

Teaching Ideas:
This story might prompt interesting discussion about how folks change or on random acts of kindness. Learners could use the story frame to write their own versions set in modern times and in their own settings.

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > giving/generosity
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > isolation
bullet Social Studies > sociology > social issues > change
bullet Geography > locations > continents/regions > Latin America


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