B. J. Harrison Reads Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and Cassim are two Persian brothers. Ali Baba barely manages to put food on the table for his family, while his brother lives an easy life thanks to his rich wife. One day, while chopping wood in the forest, Ali Baba sees a band of thieves laden with treasures approaching. They stop in front of a rock and the captain shouts "Open Sesame!". What happens next is pure magic. The giant rock moves to the sides and opens a portal which the thieves enter. After… (more)

Ali Baba and Cassim are two Persian brothers. Ali Baba barely manages to put food on the table for his family, while his brother lives an easy life thanks to his rich wife. One day, while chopping wood in the forest, Ali Baba sees a band of thieves laden with treasures approaching. They stop in front of a rock and the captain shouts "Open Sesame!". What happens next is pure magic. The giant rock moves to the sides and opens a portal which the thieves enter. After a few minutes they come out with empty hands, making it clear to Ali Baba that they have left their loot inside the mountain. Who are those thieves? How is it possible for them to move a giant rock with only two words? What are they going to do with all the wealth they have hidden away? Will Ali Baba manage to steal a little bit of their gold to provide a better life for his family? Find all the answers in this magical adventure story.