Mischief in Fez
Book description
" This is a tale of djinns, - of their mischief and their magic in the Moroccan city of Fez." The 14th century city of Fez entertains and informs young listeners through action set in the palace, mosque, and market place in a tale of adventure and delicious danger to…
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1 author picked Mischief in Fez as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The fragrance of exotic spice, dreamy Moroccan evenings rife with jasmine, and whispers of dark magic leap from the pages of this little-known fairy tale classic I latched onto as a kid. A young boy must save his beleaguered household from the mischievous plots of wicked djinn, helped by a kind and marvelously magical desert fox in disguise. This evocative tale is breathtaking for readers of all ages—a fantasy feast for the senses, embellished with illustrations by the great Fritz Eichenberg. A “best-kept secret” treasure that I still read once a year!
From Jonathan's list on fantasy featuring childlike mischief and frights.
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