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Reviewed on August 1, 2011 | Preschool to Grade 4
Gr 2 Up—Turkey has a particularly vibrant oral tradition, and the stories of Nasrudin Hoja—a foolish/wise man—are legion and deservedly popular. Many of Hoja's adventures are similar to those found in other Middle Eastern cultures, but they never grow old. When he and his son take their donkey to market, they are ridiculed whether they ride, walk, or carry the animal on their backs, proving that you can't please everyone. When Hoja wears fa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More