The Red Lion: A Tale of Ancient Persia

by Diane Wolkstein

Book Overview

Before he can be crowned King of Persia, Azgid must prove his courage by fighting the Red Lion. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0690013469
• ISBN13: 9780690013467
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: Crowell
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Retelling of a Persian/Sufi tale

The Red Lion is Diana Wolkstein's retelling of an ancient Persian tale, likely a Sufi teaching tale. The illustrations are in a Persian style that well suits the text.The King dies; before he can ascend the throne, the prince must fight a lion. Because he is afraid of lions, he flees. He enjoys the hospitality of a shepherd until he realizes that he might face lions. He enjoys the hospitality of a desert group until he realizes that he might face lions. He enjoys the hospitality of a city - where he finds his bride - only to be faced with lions. Realizing that there is no choice, he returns hope to face the lion - a friendly lion unless one fears him.The story is told by a master storyteller who has the sense to trust the story; there is no overtly didactic language.