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Clever Ali
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 70 Ratings and 19 Reviews

Book Description
Three-time Newbery Honor Book author Nancy Farmer joins bestselling artist Gail de Marcken in this enchanting, original tale told in the tradition of the Arabian Nights.

Ali is finally old enough to join his father in tending pigeons for the evil Sultan of Cairo. The boy is given a pet pigeon, but warned NEVER to feed it too much, lest it become spoiled and lazy. But Ali feels sorry for his... More
Book Information
PublisherOrchard Books
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-100439370140
ISBN-13978-0439370141
Publication Date10/01/2006
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About Nancy Farmer (Author) : Farmer was born in Phoenix Arizona and lived in her fathers hotel in Yuma. When sh began working in her fathers hotel she began to develop ideas based on stories she received from the guests.In 1963, ... more
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About Gail De Marcken (Illustrator) : Gail De Marcken is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Gail De Marcken include Clever Ali, The Quiltmaker's Journey, Miss Hunnicutt's Hat, and T... more
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