BR 2-06:Aladdin & Magical Lump

There was once a lazy boy named Aladdin. His dad, who had to run the family business alone, died of worry. Aladdin’s mother was in despair. One day, Aladdin was messing around as usual when a man came up to him. He said “I’m your uncle!” He bought Aladdin and his mother a fancy store to run. They were very happy. The next day, his uncle took him on a long walk out of the city. He said strange words and a trap door made of stone appeared in the grass. His uncle ordered “Bring me the lamp.” His uncle gave a ring to Aladdin and pushed him down the steps. He found the lamp. Then he picked handfuls of the pretty fruit.

Aladdin was trapped. It was cold and very spooky. Suddenly, a huge man rose up in front of him. He said “What can I do for you?” “Get me out of here!” shouted Aladdin. In a flash, he found himself outside on the grass. He rushed home to tell his mother what had happened. “Abanazar can’t be my uncle. He did magic things and tried kill me!” He cried. She started to polish the lump and jumped back in fright as a giant man floated out. Aladdin said “I’m starving.” In an instant, a huge feast appeared on silver plates. The food and wine lasted for a week. When it had gone, Aladdin sold the silver plates. Now life was easy. If Aladdin or his mother wanted food, Aladdin just rubbed the lump and asked genie.

Daynes, K. (2004). Aladdin & His Magical Lamp. UE: Ltd.

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