A Fistful of Pearls and Other Tales from Iraq |
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| Author:
| Laird, Elizabeth |
| Retold by:
| Laird, Elizabeth |
| Illustrator:
| Fowles, Shelley |
| Series title: | Folktales from Around the World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84507-811-9 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing Group UK
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| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $14.95 |
Book Description:
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Secret serpents, devilish demons, mysterious magicians — the folk tales of Iraq are filled with otherworldly creatures, enchantment, and earthy humor. During her time spent in the Middle East, award-winning novelist Elizabeth Laird gathered together the very best Iraqi stories, ranging from thieving porcupines who get their come-uppance to the hilarious tale of the chaos caused by a handsome stranger who knocks at a house harboring a marriageable daughter. Meticulously...
More DescriptionSecret serpents, devilish demons, mysterious magicians — the folk tales of Iraq are filled with otherworldly creatures, enchantment, and earthy humor. During her time spent in the Middle East, award-winning novelist Elizabeth Laird gathered together the very best Iraqi stories, ranging from thieving porcupines who get their come-uppance to the hilarious tale of the chaos caused by a handsome stranger who knocks at a house harboring a marriageable daughter. Meticulously researched, these stories reveal the true, traditional heart of Iraq, far removed from today's news headlines.