Summary
This retelling of the One Thousand and One Nights tale “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” set in tenth-century Baghdad, is told from the perspective of Marjana, the girl who saves Ali Baba, and brings a fresh perspective to the classic story!
Marjana and her little brother, Jamal, who have been slaves of Ali Baba’s cruel brother ever since their mother died, are kidnapped by the Forty Thieves one night. They are able to escape, but Marjana is worried for Jamal, as he bec…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781499809459 |
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| ISBN-10: | 149980945X |
| Author: | Christy Lenzi |
| Publisher: | Little Bee Books Inc. |
| Imprint: | Little Bee Books Inc. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 361g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 25mm |
| Audience Age: | 10-14 |
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Whisper “Open Sesame!” when you open this book, and you won’t be disappointed with the magic that flows out and the dazzling adventures it unfolds.
‘There’s a universe inside you,’ and there’s a universe inside this book, full of rich detail and adventure. The Forty Thieves brings our heroine Marjana’s tenth-century Baghdad to life with such panache that you’ll never want to leave! * Zeno Alexander, author of The Library of Ever series *
Whisper “Open Sesame!” when you open this book, and you won’t be disappointed with the magic that flows out and the dazzling adventures it unfolds. * Historical Novel Society *
About The Author
Christy Lenzi
Christy Lenzi enjoys reimagining well-known tales in unusual ways. She lives with her husband and three kids in California’s sunny Central Valley, not far from mountains, big trees, and the Pacific Ocean. When she’s not working, writing, or reading, Christy is fond of stuffing messages into bottles, exploring art museums, and zooming around on her motor scooter, Roxanne. Find out more about her at christylenzi.com.
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