CHILDREN'S BOOKS BY SHAH

THE MAGIC HORSE

Idries Shah
Illustrated by Julie Freeman
Hoopoe Books, 1998, 2001

An ancient tale in the tradition of Arabian Nights, The Magic Horse follows the wondrous adventures of young Prince Tambal. Considered a dreamer in comparison to his brother, Tambal becomes intrigued by a wooden horse dismissed by others as a mere plaything. This finely carved horse, however, turns out to be much more than a toy. The horse is magical and carries the rider, if he is sincere, to his heart's desire. Prince Tambal disappears on the magic horse and has many exciting adventures before he obtains his heart's desire and can return home. Ages: 7-12

'The tale of the two brothers and their journeys is illustrated with jewel-toned, delicate painting featuring the costumes, tools, buildings, and animals of the Moslem East. The two brothers do not represent good and evil as happens so often in Western tales, but instead merely the choice of two different paths.
This unique quality as well as rich art will invite discussions of differences in the characters and meanings of tales across cultures... This book will be a welcome addition to traditional literature collections.'
—School Library Journal
'Brightly colored, cheerful illustrations express upbeat peaceful messages.'
—Booklist

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