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The Golden Carpet

Name: The Golden Carpet
ISBN: 9781409536024

By Mairi Mackinnon

A clever queen follows a mysterious carpet’s secret message to rescue her missing king.

captivating inspiring adventurous

Genres

Fairy Tales Adventure Friendship/Family

What is The Golden Carpet about?

Ani, a resourceful shepherd girl, challenges a prince to learn a useful skill before she agrees to marry him. Determined, the prince masters the art of carpet weaving, winning Ani's heart. They ascend the throne as king and queen, ruling harmoniously until a wicked magician kidnaps the king, forcing him into servitude to weave carpets for profit. Ingeniously, the king crafts a special carpet to send a secret message to Ani, leading to his daring rescue and the couple's triumphant reunion.

About the author

Mairi Mackinnon is a writer who loves creating stories and retelling classic tales for children. She has written many books for Usborne, including delightful versions of well-known fairy tales and fables. Mairi enjoys making reading fun and exciting, helping children discover the magic of stories and the joy of learning new things.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2013

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