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The Genie's Gift
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionHistory
ISBN13: 9780615905372
Publisher: Pig River Press
Published: Nov 9 2013
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The Genie's Gift is a lighthearted action novel set in the Middle East of the 15th century. It draws on the fantastic creatures and culture of The Arabian Nights.
Thirteen-year-old Anise, shy and timid, dreads marrying the man her father chooses for her. Her aunt tells her about the Genie Shakayak, the giver of the Gift of Sweet Speech. He lives high atop Mount Quaf, many weeks' journey across a barren desert. The way is barred by a dozen dangers and trials. But those few who cross the desert and defeat the guardians of the mountain receive their reward. From that day forward, their words drip like honey from their lips, charming all who hear them, and no one can deny them anything they ask.
Anise is determined to find the genie and ask for the gift, so she can control her own future. But the way is barred by a series of challenges, both ordinary and magical. Anise can't even speak in front of strangers. How will she get past a deadly ghoul, a sorceress who turns people to stone, and mysterious sea monsters? Will she ever reach the top of Mount Quaf-and if she does, can she convince the Genie to give her the gift?
Praise for The Genie's Gift:
She has created a young heroine who is both believable for her place and time but also someone that girls today will both identify with and like. In solving her problems, Anise uses her wits instead of the sword she carried at her side and soon readers too will be plotting and considering the options as Anise faces challenge after challenge. Personally, I love a story with a brainy main character. - Bookshelf: What We're Reading blog
Ms. Eboch has produced a sympathetic character, which middle school readers will easily identify with. Her story combines humor, adventure and fantasy to deliver a valuable message on self-esteem to young readers. Because this book presents realistic life in 15th C Arabia, it could easily fulfill CCSS needs to integrating literature into the Social Studies curriculum. - teacher and historical fiction author Jennifer Bohnhoff
After we read the next to last chapter, I waited ... they waited to see if they could finish ... fingers were ready to turn the page ... it was so cool to watch. Then I said, 'Raise your hand if you want to read the last chapter.' Sixteen hands shot up in unison. You should have been there! - Suzanne Borchers, elementary gifted teacherAlso in
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