Set in an exotic Eastern landscape peopled by magicians and fantastic talking animals, Haroun and the Sea of Stories inhabits the same imaginative space as The Lord of the Rings, The Alchemist, The Arabian Nights, and The Wizard of Oz.
Twelve-year-old Haroun sets out on an adventure to restore his father’s gift of storytelling by reviving the poisoned Sea of Stories. On the way, he encounters many foes, all intent on draining the sea of all its storytelling powers.
In this wondrously delightful story, a captivating fantasy novel for readers of all ages, Salman Rushdie gives us an imaginative work of extraordinary power and endearing humor that is, at its heart, an illumination of the necessity of storytelling in our lives.
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“Narrator Neil Shah delights in Salman Rushdie’s phantasmagorical stor…Shah’s enthusiastic narration utilizes a range of vocal skills to embody several comically absurd characters…Shah’s passionate delivery and singing create a melodramatic yet humorous performance that will delight listeners of all ages. This whimsical fantasy is not to be missed. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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