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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

By N. J. Dawood

Adjectives

adventurous intriguing timeless

Genres

Classics Adventure Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Ali Baba, a humble woodcutter, stumbles upon a secret cave belonging to forty thieves, accessible by the magic words 'open sesame'. Inside, he discovers a vast treasure. When his greedy brother Cassim attempts to steal from the cave, he is caught and killed by the thieves. The cunning slave-girl Morgiana thwarts the thieves' plans to kill Ali Baba, ultimately leading to their defeat. Ali Baba rewards Morgiana by granting her freedom and marrying her to his son.

About the author

N. J. Dawood was a talented writer and translator who loved bringing stories from different cultures to readers around the world. He is well known for translating exciting tales like 'The Arabian Nights' into English, helping even more people enjoy these magical adventures. His work has inspired many to discover new stories and ideas.

Pages

57 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

1996

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