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Aladdin and the Lamp


Must Know Stories-Level 2

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No. of pages 32

Published: 2014

Great for age 5-12 years

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Aladdin is very poor and very, very lazy. His mother does not know what to do with him. When a magician comes to town and pretends to be his uncle, Aladdin's adventures really begin!A beautifully illustrated retelling of this favourite traditional story. Must Know Stories includes favourite tales, celebrating the diversity of our literary heritage. Level 2 stories are told in chapters in under 1000 words.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Hopscotch, Hopscotch Adventures, Must Know Stories, Must Know Stories Level 2, Must Know Stories-Level 2 .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

Hilary Robinson is a well know and popular author of children's books. Fiona Veitch Smith is the author of the Young David series (SPCK, 2015) and has also published detective fiction with Lion Hudson. She lives in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with her husband, daughter and dog and also lectures in creative writing and journalism. Andy Catling (illustrator) lives in Hampshire with his two children who love to sneak into their dad's room and draw all over his clothes! He studied at Norwich School of Art where he acquired the skills to animate and digitally render his work. When Andy is not working he enjoys reading historical novels and soaking up stories and ideas.

 

This book contains the following story:

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp

The original tale of "Aladdin" is a part of the collection of Middle Eastern folk tales known as "One Thousand and One Nights" or "Arabian Nights." It was first introduced to the Western world through a French translation by Antoine Galland in the early 18th century. The tale of Aladdin tells of an impoverished young lad in a Chinese town, persuaded by the evil sorcerer Maghreb to retrieve a magic lamp containing a genie. The story follows the escapades of Aladdin and Maghreb as they fight to own the lamp and the magic it contains. Here is a summary of the plot based on the original tale:

Plot Summary:

Act 1: Aladdin's Humble Beginnings Aladdin is a poor young boy who lives in the city of Agrabah. He survives by stealing and doing odd jobs. One day, he meets a sorcerer (not named Jafar in the original tale) who claims to be his long-lost uncle and offers him an opportunity to find wealth and riches.

Act 2: The Magic Lamp and the Genie The sorcerer takes Aladdin outside the city to a hidden cave and instructs him to retrieve an old oil lamp. However, he warns Aladdin not to touch anything else in the cave. Curious, Aladdin rubs the lamp and accidentally releases a powerful genie who can grant him three wishes.

Act 3: Aladdin's Wishes Aladdin uses his first wish to be transported back home, and he uses his second wish to become a wealthy prince. With the help of the genie, he transforms into a grand prince and arrives at the palace in Agrabah. There, he meets Princess Badroulbadour (not Jasmine) and falls in love with her.

Act 4: The Sorcerer's Deception The sorcerer returns to Agrabah, disguised as a merchant, and recognizes Aladdin. He tricks Aladdin's mother into believing that Aladdin is dead, and convinces her that he can help find her son.

Act 5: The Final Confrontation The sorcerer finds Aladdin and tricks him into giving him the magic lamp. However, Aladdin refuses to hand over the lamp before the sorcerer pulls him out of the cave, leaving Aladdin trapped inside.

Act 6: Aladdin's Rescue and Victory Aladdin uses the genie to escape from the cave and devises a plan to defeat the sorcerer. With the help of the genie, he exposes the sorcerer's deceit and regains the lamp.

Act 7: Happy Ending With the magic lamp back in his possession, Aladdin uses his third wish to set the genie free. The genie, grateful for his freedom, grants Aladdin and Princess Badroulbadour a life of happiness and prosperity. They live happily ever after.

The original tale of "Aladdin" is a captivating story of rags to riches, magical adventures, and the power of true love. It has inspired countless adaptations and remains a beloved part of world folklore and literature.

This book is in the following series:

Must Know Stories-Level 2

Hopscotch Series

Must Know Stories
Must Know Stories includes favourite tales, celebrating the diversity of our literary heritage. Level 2 stories are told in short chapters, with under 1000 words.

Hopscotch Adventures
Exciting, page-turning adventures for children developing their reading confidence.

This book features the following characters:

Aladdin
This book features the legendary character Aladdin.

Maghreb
This book features the character Maghreb.

Genie
This book features the character Genie.