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Carlo Chuchio, a young adventurer, sets out along the legendary Road of Golden Dreams to find a buried treasure rumored to exist in the land of Keshavar. Joined by Baksheesh, the world’s worst camel‑puller, Carlo leads a caravan that encounters a colorful mix of characters: a beautiful girl from Kirkassi, cold‑eyed villains, and smiling killers. Amidst the bazaar, a merchant peddles slightly used dreams, adding a surreal flair to the expedition. Wrongly presumed to be a mighty warrior and later a crown prince, Carlo faces the risk of betrayal, theft, and death as he pursues a prize that may no longer be real.
Along the way, the story blends adventure with dream‑like elements, cataloguing a trek that tests both the physical limits of the travelers and the resilience of Carlo’s youthful determination. The narrative underscores themes of identity, belief, and the hazardous pursuit of treasure in a fantastical landscape.
First publish date: August 7, 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lloyd Alexander
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