Aladdin

Aisha Saeed sends Aladdin and Jasmine well beyond the city walls in this original story set in the Disney version of Agrabah. Written for middle grade readers, the novel gives the two characters a journey of their own, with unfamiliar landscapes, new allies and choices that test how far they trust each other. Saeed keeps the voices close to the ones young readers already know while building a plot that stands on its own, and the chapters are short enough to sustain a reader still building stamina. The result works as a companion for Disney fans and as a straightforward fantasy adventure. Notes for the shelf: • An original adventure rather than a retelling of the familiar story • Middle grade length and vocabulary, suitable for independent reading • Aladdin and Jasmine both given room to act and to decide • A useful bridge between picture books and longer fantasy novels Suited to children, younger teens and Disney collectors, available from Boipoka.