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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was a huge Scott O'Dell fan. However, I'm pretty sure these was my least favorite one and the story seems forgettable as I know I read it but can't really remembeer it.
This story is set in Baja California. Young Ramon wants to prove to his father that he is a good pearl diver. Ramon wants to dive for the legendary black "pearl of the heavens", but the grotto where this pearl is said to lie is guarded by a giant manta ray known as Manta Diablo. Ramon finds the pearl and brings it home, but then the trouble begins. Should he keep the pearl or give it back to Manta Diablo? A wonderfully told story, if somewhat lacking in excitement.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Felt like a rly long way to indirectly demonstrate "pride goeth before the fall." I suppose this would be called "middle grade" nowadays.