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The Jewel of Life
By Kirwan, Anna & Wilgus, David
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-15200-750-8
- Publisher
- San Diego : J. Yolen Books, c1991.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 1991
Gr 4-6 The Jewel of Life is the fabled philosopher's stone to which--legend has it--medieval alchemists ascribed the power to turn base metals to gold. Master Crowe, the aged alchemist/apothecary of Kirwan-Vogel's first novel, agrees that the stone promises "power and wealth" to the one who finds it, but more importantly, this good and wise man asserts, "alchemy teaches a person to mine and smelt and to work the gold of his own heart and soul." It is not Master...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
