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Khan, Rukhsana

Ruler of the Courtyard

40 pp. | Viking | March, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-670-03583-1 $$15.99
(2) K-3 Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. This spare tale set in Pakistan has wonderful energy and use of language. Saba fears the chickens lying in wait for her on the way to the bathhouse, but once inside she spies something truly scary--a snake. She courageously traps the snake, despite her fear. When she discovers it's a rope, she laughs, the chickens squawk; she roars, the chickens shriek; and Saba, no longer afraid, chases them. The vibrant Picasso-esque illustrations are powerful.
Reviewer: Susan P. Bloom | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2003

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