Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Name: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Matthew K. Manning
ISBN: 9781434281203

Author: Matthew K. Manning

Narrator: Various Narrators

Unabridged: 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Capstone Press

Published: 03/01/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Children's Graphic Novels, Fairy Tales

Synopsis

The story of Ali Baba, a young Persian boy who discovers a cave filled with gold and jewels, the hidden treasures of forty deadly thieves. Unfortunately, his greedy brother, Kassim, cannot wait to get his hands on the riches. Returning to the cave, he is captured by the thieves and killed, and now the evil men want revenge on Ali Baba as well.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Suhasa on May 22, 2024

A delightful and faithful retelling of a classic tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Open Sesame! Pure nostalgia! I don't think there's any South Asian/Middle Eastern kid who hasn't grown up without ever hearing of this classic tale. I randomly came across this graphic novel and was hoping for a sli......more

Goodreads review by Scott on August 24, 2021

This is a good story, retold well with great illustrations. Good for kids and adults who want a simple read.......more

Goodreads review by Leo on August 28, 2020

A very tragic book......more

Goodreads review by Nick on November 05, 2010

This is a good, solid graphic novel version of the classic Arabian Nights story. Be warned, though, that by being true to the original, it's a bit gruesome for younger readers. Characters die in the story, and pretty horribly. While most of the deaths are technically "off stage," in at least two cas......more

Goodreads review by Haley on March 01, 2018

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