The Magic Apple: A Folktale from the Middle East
Rob Cleveland, Baird Hoffmire
Paperback
(August House, Jan. 30, 2006)
In this Middle Eastern folktale, three brothers must come together to save a sick princess. The Magic Apple is a timeless folktale from the Middle East that is wonderfully told by Rob Cleveland. The story tells the story of three brothers who embark on separate journeys to fulfill their father's dying wish for them to find happiness and riches. While on their separate journeys, the brothers travel to distant lands and find curious treasures. After one year, the three brothers return to share their discoveries with one another. After meeting, they find out that a princess needs their help so they set out to rescue her and they use what they found to save the princess's life. This Jewish folktale from the middle east will teach readers the importance caring, courage and fairness.