The Storyteller

Written & illustrated by Evan Turk

A boy and storyteller battle a Djinn's sandstorm with tales.

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48 pages· 1,990 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In drought-stricken Morocco, a young boy discovers the last storyteller in the Great Square. As a menacing Djinn threatens with a sandstorm, they weave a tale of the Endless Drought and the Glorious Blue Water Bird. Can their storytelling magic save the kingdom from destruction? Dive into a mesmerizing folktale where the power of stories becomes the ultimate weapon against the desert's wrath.

From the publisher

In a time of drought in the Kingdom of Morocco, a storyteller and a boy weave a tale to thwart a Djinn and his sandstorm from destroying their city.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Words: 1,990
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD870L

Themes & topics

Books about culture Books about Africa Books about genies Books about storytelling Books about droughts

What readers & critics say

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“This book is super long, so perhaps best for children with a little longer attention span, but is beautifully written and illustrated and conveys a powerful message about the importance of storytelling.”

Marmee

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