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The Forty Thieves: Marjana's Tale History_Gift_Guide Beverly Cleary expertly depicts theThis retelling of the One Thousand and One Nights tale "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," set in tenth century Baghdad, is told from the perspective of Marjana, the girl who saves Ali Baba, and brings a fresh perspective to the classic story! Marjana and her little brother, Jamal, who have been slaves of Ali Baba's cruel brother ever since their mother died, are kidnapped by the Forty Thieves one night. They are able to escape, but Marjana is worried