The wise fool
Subtitle: fables from the Islamic world
By: Shahrukh Husain and Micha Archer
Contributors: Archer, Micha, ill
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781846862267
Subjects: Nasreddin Hoca (Legendary character); Tales; Folklore
Other titles: Nasreddin Hoca (Anecdotes)
Description: A retelling of twenty-two Middle Eastern folktales about Mulla Nasreddin Hoca, a wise man remembered for his insightful and humorous stories.

This collection of twenty-two stories share the adventures and misadventures of Mulla Nasruddin, an eccentric, legendary character in the Islamic world.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Accelerated Reader MG 5.2 2 2 147357
Table of contents: title: The price of steam; title: Star talk; title: Boys' games; title: Nasruddin's haircut; title: Lying donkey; title: Across the river; title: The sweetest poison; title: Is it possible?; title: Predicting the future; title: Bread and salt; title: Where it belongs; title: A fair reward; title: Magic money; title: Food for growing; title: Riding politely; title: Inside the coat; title: In the highest company; title: Edible bedding; title: Share and share alike; title: One-legged geese; title: Treading on God's gift; title: Tough accounts.