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ISBN Number: 9780689846809
Subtitle: A Tale from Turkey
Written by: Demi
Published by: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Location: New York
Subject: Children's 9-12, Fiction, General
Subject: Humorous Stories
Subject: Fairy Tales & Folklore, Single Title
Subject: Social Situations, Emotions & Feelings
Subject: Children's 9-12, Literature, Classics / Contemporary
Subject: Folklore
Subject: Nasreddin Hoca (Legendary character)
Subject: Nasreddin Hoca
Subject: Social Issues, Emotions & Feelings
Copyright: 2004
Edition Description: B221
Series Volume: 2986
Date of Publication: June 2004
Cover Type: Hardcover
Grade Level: Children/juvenile
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 40
Book Size: 10.30x11.36x.63 in. 1.12 lbs.
Age Level: 06-10
Once upon a time in Turkey there lived a funny, little wise man named Nasrettin Hoca. He wore a huge, white turban and a worn-out coat made of patches upon patches. Riding about on his little gray donkey, he liked to help whomever he could.A friend to all, Nasrettin is a popular figure. But when he is suddenly ignored at a friend's banquet, he realizes it is his patchwork coat that is turning people away from him. He leaves the party and returns later, wearing a brand-new coat. Now Nasrettin is warmly welcomed. But instead of eating the delicious foods placed before him, he feeds them to his coat!
How Nasrettin Hoca teaches his friends a lesson about appearances is the heart of this hilarious and clever story. With good humor and luminous illustrations inspired by traditional Turkish paintings, Demi brings to life Turkey's most famous folk hero and imparts a timeless tale with a moral that will resonate with readers everywhere.
Synopsis:
With humor and luminous illustrations inspired by traditional Turkish paintings, Demi brings to life Turkey's most famous folk hero and imparts a timeless tale with a moral that will resonate with readers everywhere. Full color.
