Genies, Meanies, and Magic Rings

By Stephen Mitchell, Tom Pohrt (Illustrator)

Discover tales of wit, danger, and treasure in a world of magic and mystery.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings

192 pages· 30,521 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Journey into the enchanting world of The Arabian Nights with three timeless tales. Meet Ali Baba, who must outsmart forty thieves; Abu Keer and Abu Seer, whose fates intertwine in unexpected ways; and Aladdin, whose magic lamp holds untold power. In a land where cleverness can save lives and honesty leads to unimaginable riches, each story unfolds with thrilling chases, royal decrees, and the promise of adventure. Will wit and courage be enough to overcome the perils that await? Rediscover these classic adventures and let your imagination soar.

From the publisher

Master storyteller Stephen Mitchell brings three of the best loved stories from The Arabian Nights to independent young readers ready for adventure. All richly illustrated with lustrous line drawings throughout, they are here for young readers to rediscover: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Abu Keer and Abu Seer, and Aladdin and the Magic Lamp in its original setting of China. These stories will bring you to a whole new world; one where clever wit will save the day, thieves give chase with swords and spears, kings can kill with a glance, honesty is rewarded with a vast, unheard-of treasure.

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