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<p>Khaled is a hard-working and faithful genie who, in his zeal, goes a little too far and kills a faithless man. This puts him under scrutiny from the powers above, who curse him to live as a human. Since genies have no souls, he will vanish from existence when he dies; but, if he can find true love, he’ll be granted a soul and thus be allowed into heaven.</p> <p>Written in the style of the “oriental romances” popular in those days, <i>Khaled</i> was <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/f-marion-crawford"><abbr>F.</abbr> Marion Crawford’s</a> favorite novel out of all of the ones he wrote in his successful career.</p>
Is Khaled appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A genie cursed to live as a human must find true love to gain a soul. Contains a killing in backstory and themes of mortality and spiritual redemption, but written in genteel 1890s style with no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder and death.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in classic fantasy tales with Arabian Nights vibes will enjoy this quest for love and redemption.