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A Fistful of Pearls

(2008)
And Other Stories from Iraq
A collection of stories by

 
 
Secret serpents, devilish demons, mysterious magicians - the folk tales of Iraq are filled with otherworldly creatures, enchantment, and earthy humor. During her time spent in the Middle East, award-winning novelist Elizabeth Laird gathered together the very best Iraqi stories, ranging from thieving porcupines who get their come-uppance to the hilarious tale of the chaos caused by a handsome stranger who knocks at a house harboring a marriageable daughter. Meticulously researched, these stories reveal the true, traditional heart of Iraq, far removed from today's news headlines.


Genre: Children's Fiction

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