Wishes on the Moon
Wishes on the Moon by Michael O. Tunnell, published by Penguin on April 30, 2009, is a captivating tale that follows Aminah, an orphan navigating the streets of Al Kal’as. In her desperation, she seeks work from Princess Badr, who unexpectedly throws her husband Aladdin’s seemingly worthless lamp at her. To Aminah’s astonishment, the lamp is magical, summoning a jinni who grants her three wishes with each full moon. While the jinni provides her with food, clothing, and shelter, Aminah’s journey reveals that true happiness lies in helping those she has left behind.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy and magic within a backdrop of juvenile fiction. As Aminah and the jinni face challenges from thieving bands, pirates, and the vengeful Princess Badr, the story explores themes of resilience and compassion. This edition spans 484 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging experience for those interested in tales set in the Middle East.
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Aminah is an orphan living on the streets of Al Kal’as. Desperate, she appeals to Princess Badr for work. The princess responds by throwing her husband, Aladdin’s, seemingly worthless lamp at her. But to Aminah’s surprise, the lamp is magic. A jinni appears and grants Aminah three wishes with the rising of each full moon. His magic brings Aminah food, clothing, and shelter, but Aminah cannot achieve true happiness until she has helped the suffering people she has left behind. Meanwhile, the princess has discovered the lamp’s magic, and is now on the hunt to reclaim it and seek revenge. Aminah and Jinni have to rely on wit, luck, and a bit of sorcery in order to find the lamp and survive thieving bands, pirates, and their biggest challenge of all: Princess Badr.
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