Haroun and the Sea of Stories is a whimsical fantasy novel that celebrates the power of storytelling. Rushdie's writing is enchanting and his characters are full of life. Recommended for those who enjoy imaginative and lighthearted exploration of the importance of stories and their role in our lives.

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• Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (1992)

Haroun's father is the greatest of all storytellers. His magical stories bring laughter to the sad city of Alifbay. But one day something goes wrong and his father runs out of stories to tell. Haroun is determined to return the storyteller's gift to his father. So he flies off on the back of the Hoopie bird to the Sea of Stories - and a fantastic adventure begins.

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