Aladdin and other tales from the Arabian Nights
retold by Rosalind Kerven
A retelling of the adventures of Aladdin who, with the aid of a genie from a magic lamp, fights an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess.
Read Time: ~1.6 hr
Tales from the United States
by John Greenway (1979)
About this book
A collection of 12 American folktales including "Davy Crockett's Worst Experience," "The Courtship of Sam Snaffles," and "John Henry."
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreTales from the United States Lead Character
Themes & Moods
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