This is the magical story of Santiago, a shepherd boywho dreams of travelling the world to seek the mostwonderful treasures known to man. From his home inSpain, he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and,from there, into the Egyptian desert, where a fatefulencounter with the alchemist awaits him.Coelho’s fascinating storytelling, with its mixtureof spirituality, magical realism and folklore, makesThe Alchemist a story that will delight any readerand inspire us all to follow our dreams.