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For this book club, we will be using the book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. You can purchase it in digital, paperback, hardcover, and audio formats. It is also available at many local libraries.

Additionally, you will need The Norton Sampler: Seventh Edition edited by Thomas Cooley. The essays are different in each edition so you will need the 7th edition for this course.

To complete the grammar exercises you will need Barron's E-Z Grammar by Dan Mulvey.

You will also need a notebook or binder for your notes, vocabulary, and writing.

Note to the Parent:

This philosophical novel is rich with spiritual themes and a journey narrative. It is largely gentle in tone, though some readers have noted mild references to violence, war, and animal death. There are also depictions of xenophobia and sexism, including a derogatory slur in one scene, and occasional alcohol references. These are moderate and not central to the story, but may merit a brief discussion depending on your student's sensitivity.

We recommend this course for high school age. As with any children's resource, please refer to trusted sources for reviews before reading. For your reference, we have linked a review.