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Scholastic (2019), Edition: 1, 72 pages
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Recounts the tale of a poor tailor's son who becomes a wealthy prince with the help of a magic lamp he finds in an enchanted cave.
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Pullman, P. (2005). Aladdin and the enchanted lamp. New York, NY: Arthur A. Levine Books.
Aladdin was the son of a tailor named Mustafa. When Mustafa dies, it is only Aladdin and his mother. According to his mother, Aladdin is a “lazy wretch” (p. 7) whose trade is to “make mischief” (p. 7).
Interestingly, according to Pullman, although the first version was written in Arabic, Aladdin actually lived in China. The author thought that this was an important aspect and decided to leave this part in his retelling of Aladdin.
Like other folktales, a magical object plays a key role in the story. In this case, the object is a lamp that has a jinnee. Much of the story centers on the magical lamp.
Although this version of Aladdin is different from the Disney version, it contains drama, suspense, and romance. The double-paged illustrations further enhance the story, captivating readers’ interests.
Aladdin was the son of a tailor named Mustafa. When Mustafa dies, it is only Aladdin and his mother. According to his mother, Aladdin is a “lazy wretch” (p. 7) whose trade is to “make mischief” (p. 7).
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Aladdin’s life changes when he meets the deceiving Moor who claims to be his uncle. The Moor tricks Aladdin into getting a lamp for him. Yet Aladdin begins to suspect that the Moor is a sorcerer and refuses to turn it over. Aladdin then discovers that the lamp is magical. From that point, his life completely changes.Interestingly, according to Pullman, although the first version was written in Arabic, Aladdin actually lived in China. The author thought that this was an important aspect and decided to leave this part in his retelling of Aladdin.
Like other folktales, a magical object plays a key role in the story. In this case, the object is a lamp that has a jinnee. Much of the story centers on the magical lamp.
Although this version of Aladdin is different from the Disney version, it contains drama, suspense, and romance. The double-paged illustrations further enhance the story, captivating readers’ interests.
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Language
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English
Original publication date
2005-04-01
Physical description
72 p.; 9.65 inches
ISBN
140719173X / 9781407191737
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A retelling of the classic tale of the mischievous boy who becomes heir to a magical lamp.
Other editions
Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp by Philip Pullman (Hardcover)
Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp by Philip Pullman (Hardcover)