Ghaddar the Ghoul and Other Palestinian Stories |
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| Author:
| Nimr, Sonia |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4379-7677-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Publisher: | DIANE Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $15.00 |
Book Description:
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Do snakes eat frogs? What makes a ghoul turn vegetarian? How can a woman make a bored prince smile? The answers can be found in this magical anthology of folk stories. A wry sense of humor runs through their cast of women who are filled with character, genial tricksters and mischievous animals. Sonia Nimr¿s writing bubbles with wit and humor, and will delight readers discovering for the first time the rich tradition of Palestinian storytelling. ¿This wonderful collection of tales will...
More DescriptionDo snakes eat frogs? What makes a ghoul turn vegetarian? How can a woman make a bored prince smile? The answers can be found in this magical anthology of folk stories. A wry sense of humor runs through their cast of women who are filled with character, genial tricksters and mischievous animals. Sonia Nimr¿s writing bubbles with wit and humor, and will delight readers discovering for the first time the rich tradition of Palestinian storytelling. ¿This wonderful collection of tales will introduce a new readership to the magical world of Palestinian storytelling.¿ Illustrations.