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The barber's clever wife

Name: The barber's clever wife
ISBN: 9781472967619

By Narinder Dhami

A lazy barber and his clever wife turn barren land into trouble when thieves come knocking.

humorous · resourceful · mischievous · folkloric

Genres

Humour Fairy Tales

What is The barber's clever wife about?

Bulbul is the laziest and worst barber in his village, so his clever wife Ruby must find a way to keep them from starving. Her cunning plan earns them a barren patch of land, but Ruby’s imagination soon turns it into a chance for success. When a notorious gang of thieves hears about the couple’s good fortune, they plot to steal it. Ruby must use all her wit to outsmart the thieves in this funny retelling of a traditional Indian folk tale.

About the author

Narinder Dhami is a popular British author who has written many exciting books for children. She is best known for her bestselling novel 'Bend It Like Beckham' and the 'Babes' series. Narinder loves creating stories about friendship, family, and adventure, and hopes her books inspire children to enjoy reading and use their imagination.

Pages

92 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2020

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