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Far From Agrabah

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Far From Agrabah: An Original Tale
By Aisha Saeed
Disney, 2019. Fiction.

We all know the story of Aladdin and Jasmine and their magic carpet ride around the world. In this brand new adventure, we get to explore this familiar territory in a whole new way with help from Aisha Saeed (author of AMAL UNBOUND). If you've ever wondered why Jasmine doesn't seem more suspicious to meet prince from an entirely new kingdom, or if you've wanted to see more of Jasmine and Aladdin's love story - this is the book for you. When Jasmine grows curious about Ababwa - Ali's kingdom she's never heard of or seen on any maps - Aladdin agrees to extend their carpet ride to visit. With some intervention from Genie - who creates the kingdom of Ababwa from thin air - Aladdin takes Jasmine to visit his homeland. Soon, the kingdom is threatened by a sinister figure eager to strand Aladdin and Jasmine there forever.

Disney fan or not, this new story is a remarkable adventure. Told from alternating perspectives with legends strewn throughout, this book adds a new dimension to a beloved story without undermining the original. Read this before or after going to see the new live-action Aladdin movie.
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