Haroun and the Sea of Stories (Puffin Books)

Set in an exotic Eastern landscape peopled by magicians and fantastic talking animals, this classic children's novel inhabits the same imaginative space as *The Lord of the Rings*, *The Alchemist*, and *The Wizard of Oz*. In this captivating work of fantasy, Haroun sets out on an adventure to restore the poisoned source of the sea of stories. On the way, he encounters many foes, all intent on draining the sea of all its storytelling powers. Haroun's Father Is The Greatest Of All Storyletters. 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.