Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired millions of delightedreaders around the world．This story,dazzling in its simplicity andwisdom，is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago whoventures from his homeland in Spain to North Africa in search of atreasure buried in the Pyramids Along the way he meets a beautiful，young gypsy woman，a man who calls himself a king，and analchemist，all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest．No one knows what the treasure is or if Santiago can surmount theobstacles along the way through the desert But what starts out as aboyish adventure to discover exotic places and worldly wealth turnsinto a quest for the treasures only found within．Lush，evocative，and deeply humane，Santiago's story is an eternal testament tofollowing our dreams and listenina to our hearts.