2. John Steinbeck
• He was cremated.
• He was of Irish and German descent.
• He has two children.
3. Plot Summary
• Kino and Juana are peaceful peoples.
• But, their tranquility is threatened when a
scorpion harms their child, Coyotitio.
• Kino finds “Pearl of the World”.
• Pearl brings his family great danger.
4. Where it all happened
• This took place in small village La Pez Mexico.
• Took place in 19th century.
• Book was published in 1947.
