Books of wonder
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Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
An illustrated collection of stories from the "Arabian Nights," including those of Sinbad, Ali Baba, and Aladdin. This timeless collection of stories explores an amazing world of sorcerers and sages, as well as ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations. Includes 23 of Sheherezade's stories, from "Aladdin" to "Sinbad the Sailor" to "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves", with over 120 full-color illustrations.
3) Excalibur
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English
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The young King Arthur asks for and receives the noble sword Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake and promises to be deserving of it through acts of valor.
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English
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Tom, an ill-treated chimney-boy, jumps into a cool stream to clean the soot off himself, and becomes a water baby, cleaner and happier than he has ever been, in a fairy world under river and sea. Meeting beautiful and frightening creatures, Tom travels to the Other-End-of-Nowhere on an unforgettable voyage of discovery.
7) Lancelot
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English
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Lancelot is welcomed into the court of King Arthur as a valiant fighter and later rescues Queen Guinevere, fights the tournament at Astolat, and pursues other adventures.