Alfie wanted to be an angel more than anything in the world but how was he going to convince his teacher and class that boys could be angels. Enter the quirky world of Alfie's imagination where angels can do anything.
Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen. They had far too much washing to do and the owner of the laundry, Mr Balthazar Tight, was simply dreadful! So they decide to go on strike. They are so happy with their newfound freedom that it seems nobody can control them. Until along come seven woodcutters may have taken on more than they had bargained for!
In a village in the Arabian Desert, a band of knife-wielding thieves want revenge. In a secret cave, Ali Baba has stumbled across their stolen treasure and now the bloodthirsty bandits are on his trail. How will the poor woodcutter outwit forty thieves all on his own? Ali Baba is going to need luck on his side, either that, or the help of a very clever friend... Full of trickery, intrigue, and suspense, this captivating adaptation of the well-known medieval tale is sure to engross even the most reluctant readers. As well as encouraging younger readers to hone their sense of right and wrong, 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' also offers scope for discussing themes such as crime, justice and the significance of material goods. Richard Holland's ornate, Arabic-inspired collages and splashes of opulent colour enrich the vivid narrative and provide a creative platform for introducing children to Arabic culture and art.
