In Shadow Spinner by Dave Kramer, readers will hear the story of Shahrazad, who every night begins a story, and every morning the Sultan lets her live another day --- providing that the story is interesting enough. After 1,000 nights, Shahrazad is running out of tales, and that is how Marjan's story begins. Marjan must now help Shahrazad find new stories that the Sultan has never heard before. Marjan must sneak away from the harem and travel the city, learning tales from strangers that she can bring back to Shahrazad. This dangerous mission unexpectedly turns into a more unimaginable and surprising story. Paperback, 224 pages. Recommend for ages 10-14.
