The Black Pearl

Ramon gets a giant black pearl in the cave of Manta Diablo, which makes a stir in the whole town of La Paz. After an unsuccessful attempt to sell the pearl, his father Blas Salazar dedicates it to the Virgin Mary. The pearl fleet meets with a storm on the sea. Because his father relies on the protection of the Virgin Mary, the fleet doesnt shy away in time and all the people of the fleet but one are drowned; the only survivor is Sevillano, a pearl diver. Suffering such disaster, Ramon believes it is the Manta Diablo making troubles and decides to steal and return the pearl to the Manta Diablo. Unexpectedly, the Sevillano kidnaps him on the sea and forces him to sell the pearl in Kyu Max together. Afterwards, the Sevillano kills the Manta Diablo but loses his life in the struggle. After going through these marvelous experiences, Ramon does away with blind faith and grows up to an adult. He survives by good fortune and returns the pearl to the church for every one to enjoy. The Black Pearl won the Hans Christian Andersen Award and the silver award of Newbery Medal. The Black Pearl is written by the American writer Scott O'Dell.