Ghaddar the Ghoul And Other Palestinian Stories |
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| Introduction by:
| Karmi, Ghada |
| Author:
| Nimr, Sonia |
| Illustrator:
| Shaw, Hannah |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84507-523-1 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2008 |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing Group UK
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| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.95 |
Book Description:
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Why do snakes eat frogs? What makes a man-eating ghoul become a vegetarian? How can a woman make a bored prince smile? And what’s a king to do when a princess refuses to marry him? The answers are found in this engaging compilation of Palestinian folk tales, cleverly retold by Sonia Nimr. The charismatic women, genial tricksters, mischievous animals, and other colorful characters who appear in the stories are imbued with a wry sense of humor, delighting readers young and old...
More DescriptionWhy do snakes eat frogs? What makes a man-eating ghoul become a vegetarian? How can a woman make a bored prince smile? And what’s a king to do when a princess refuses to marry him? The answers are found in this engaging compilation of Palestinian folk tales, cleverly retold by Sonia Nimr. The charismatic women, genial tricksters, mischievous animals, and other colorful characters who appear in the stories are imbued with a wry sense of humor, delighting readers young and old alike. Hannah Shaw’s deft illustrations are the perfect complement to Nimr’s upbeat storytelling.