Haroun and the Sea of Stories

Haroun and the Sea of Stories

1990 • 224 pages

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Set in an exotic Eastern landscape peopled by magicians and fantastic talking animals, this classic children's novel inhabits the same imaginative space as *The Lord of the Rings*, *The Alchemist*, and *The Wizard of Oz*. In this captivating work of fantasy, Haroun sets out on an adventure to restore the poisoned source of the sea of stories. On the way, he encounters many foes, all intent on draining the sea of all its storytelling powers.

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Khalifa Brothers

Khalifa Brothers is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 1990 with contributions by Salman Rushdie.

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This is not what I expected for my first book by Rushdie. It's funny and imaginative and delightful. It made me smile. It made me laugh. It made me chant along at parts. I think the best word for it is charming. It is charming.

March 30, 2024

Such a sweet and fun little story! I so enjoyed it and found it to be really easily read and digestible. I understand why it might be a childrens' favorite.

January 15, 2023

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