Download or read book Ghaddar the Ghoul and Other Palestinian Stories written by and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Bks. This book was released on 2008-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do snakes eat frogs? What makes a man-eating ghoul turn vegetarian? And how can a woman make a bored prince smile? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in this delicious anthology of Palestinian folk tales collected and retold by Sonia Nimr. A wry sense of humour runs through the characterful women, genial tricksters and mischievous animals who make an appearance. Sonia's upbeat storytelling, bubbling with wit and humour, will delight readers discovering for the first time the rich tradition of Palestinian storytelling.