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40 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-2160-5$16.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Matt Tavares.
This story tells the saga of a kind prince who helps a giant named Iron Hans escape captivity. Readers will need to settle in to enjoy this long and complicated tale. Atmospheric watercolor and ink illustrations depict the various stages of the prince's life, from naive boy to giant's apprentice to court gardener's assistant to battle hero and husband.
181 pp.
| Walker
| August, 2007
|
TradeISBN 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
2 reviews
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