Comment by Magic Marmalade:
This is one that would probably be a good one to teach in schools.
Simple, crisp, clear language, in the old style in which such tales were told, that conjures great images in the mind of the reader, telling a magical, extended parable / fable about a shepherd boy setting off to the pyramids to find a treasure he dreamt of.
It's about having a dream, following that dream, understanding it, and not giving up.
Very good read.