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Mitchell, Stephen, Reteller

Genies, Meanies, and Magic Rings: Three Tales from The Arabian Nights

181 pp. | Walker | August, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8027-9639-4 $16.95
(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Tom Pohrt. In addition to "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" and "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp," Mitchell includes the lesser-known "Abu Keer and Abu Seer." Mitchell delights in exaggeration and embroiders these already outrageous tales with extended descriptions of jewels and riches, clothing and food, sneaking in references to chocolate chip cookies to entice modern readers. Black-and-white line illustrations round out these retellings.
Reviewer: Susan P. Bloom | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2007

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