A beautiful Kirkassi girl cold-eyed villains and smiling killers a bazaar merchant peddling slightly used dreams--could any young adventurer ask for more Not Carlo Chuchio who is seeking hidden treasure on the legendary Road of Golden DreamsWith Baksheesh the worlds worst camel-puller Carlo leads a caravan through the realm of Keshavar Robbed of all but his underdrawers mistaken for a mighty warrior and then for a crown prince Carlo risks his life for a prize that may not even existNewbery medalist Lloyd Alexander weaves a glorious tale of adventure love and the treasures that matter mostThe Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio is a Bank Street - Best Childrens Book of the Year
