The Alchemist

So as I was reading through this book, I started to notice how well the boy is at learning new things. Such as learning about the crystal in the shop and also everything about the camel that he is riding. The boy must have a good memory because when he reads a book, he doesn't forget it very easily. I'm almost read ahead because I want to know what the Alchemist's part in the story is, but i figured i'd just wait.