It is a story of a shepherd boy from Spanish province of Andalusia who dreams of travelling the world in search of a treasure as desirable any found. From his home he journeys to the exotic markets of North Africa and then into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful encounter with the Alchemist awaits him.
Paulo Coelho was born in Brazil and has become one of the most widely read author in the world. Especially renowned for the Alchemist and Eleven Minutes, he has sold more than 140 million books worldwide.He has been the recipient of several awards including the Crystal Award by the world economic forum.
