It’s your turn for an adventure—yes, it’s finally here!” So says Haroun to his younger brother, twelve-year-old Luka. “You’ve reached the age at which people in this family cross the border into the magical world. To save him from slipping away entirely, Luka embarks on a journey through the world of magic with his loyal companions, Bear, the dog, and Dog, the bear. The adventure begins one beautiful starry night in the land of Alifbay, when Luka’s father, Rashid, falls suddenly into a sleep so deep that nothing and no one can rouse him. “A magical fable . Together they encounter a slew of fantastical creatures, strange allies, and challenging obstacles along the way—all in the hope of stealing the Fire of Life, a seemingly impossible and exceedingly treacherous task. . . ”—The Washington Post “A fantastic adventure tale. nonstop fun. . ”—New York Post “Riddles, puns and other wordplay enliven the writing. . . ”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “Smart and entertaining . The charm and cleverness of this buoyant fantasy will draw you into its Magical World. . . ”—The Miami Herald “[Rushdie’s] exuberant wordplay is evident on every page. should please children and adults alike. ”—The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE HUFFINGTON POST NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Maggie Galehouse, NPR • The Kansas City Star
2011