Manning, Matthew/ Ricardo Osnaya Ali Baba and the forty Thieves
Stone Arch see Capstone 2011 72p 26.65
978-1-4342-1988-6 elm/ms Fairy Tales - Arabs - Folklore - VG-BNes
Graphic Revolve: (Stone Arch)
The graphic novel of the very popular fairy tale of Ali Baba and the forty thieves. The illustrator Ricardo Osnaya has taken this very popular Fairy tale and given it new life. A new generation of children will be able to enjoy this new illustrated version in graphic novel form. Ali Baba a young poor laborer from Arabia is on his way home after searching for firewood. He finds himself in the way of the infamous forty thieves who are riding behind him. Afraid they might just run over him or kill him. Ali Baba climbs a tree and hides until they pass. To his good fortune he discover the magic behind their great rock cave full of treasures.
What happens next is exciting and frightening and requires skill to outwit the thieves. Kids will enjoy this graphic novel and ask for more like it. Beautifully done with brilliant colors. Captures the mystery and intrigue of the moment. Yellows and gold are used to give bright and translucent light to accentuate special moments and things.
Includes: Information on “Arabian Nights”, about the author, About Illustrator, Glossary, Discussion Question, Writing Prompts
Graphic novel Diaz, Magna
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