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Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

From The Arabian Nights, retold by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith

This is a retelling of the famous tale of Aladdin from The Arabian Nights, adapted by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith in the early twentieth century. The story comes from a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled over many centuries. It tells the adventure of a poor boy who discovers a magic lamp and uses its power to win the heart of a princess. The tale explores themes of transformation, courage, and the dangers of greed. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Though the story is set in China, it is told in the style and spirit of the Arabic storytelling tradition.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

long · about 859 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, Nora Archibald Smith and Maxfield Parrish

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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