The Orphans Wish, Melanie Dickerson
The Orphans Wish, Melanie Dickerson
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The Orphan's Wish

Author: Melanie Dickerson

Narrator: Jude Mason

Unabridged: 8 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 06/26/2018


Synopsis

A reimagining of the beloved folktale, Aladdin, set in medieval Germany.Orphaned and alone, Aladdin travels from the streets of his Arab homeland to a strange, faraway place. Growing up in an orphanage, he meets young Lady Kirstyn, whose father is the powerful Duke of Hagenheim. Despite the difference in their stations, Aladdin quickly becomes Kirstyn’s favorite companion, and their childhood friendship grows into a bond that time and opposition cannot break.Even as a child, Aladdin works hard, learning all he can from his teachers. Through his integrity, intelligence, and sheer tenacity, he earns a position serving as the duke’s steward. But that isn’t enough to erase the shame of being forced to steal as a small child—or the fact that he’s an orphan with no status. If he ever wants to feel equal to his beautiful and generous friend Kirstyn, he must leave Hagenheim and seek his fortune.Yet once Aladdin departs, Lady Kirstyn becomes a pawn in a terrible plot. Now, Aladdin and Kirstyn must rely on their bond to save her from unexpected danger. But will saving Kirstyn cost Aladdin his newfound status and everything he’s worked so hard to obtain?An enchanting new version of the well-known tale, The Orphan’s Wish tells a story of courage and loyalty, friendship and love, and reminds us what “family” really means.Full length clean fairy tale reimaginingIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

About Melanie Dickerson

Melanie Dickerson is a New York Times bestselling author and two-time Christy Award winner. Melanie spends her time daydreaming, researching the most fascinating historical time periods, and writing and editing her happily-ever-afters. Visit her online at MelanieDickerson.com; Facebook: @MelanieDickersonBooks; Twitter: @MelanieAuthor; Instagram: @melaniedickerson123.


Reviews

Goodreads review by R.F. Gammon on May 31, 2018

So I made myself finish this. I did receive it in exchange for a review, but review was not required. I'll be quite honest--I hated this book. I'm going to try to find some good things, but we'll see. XD POSITIVES: +The 1400s was kind of a cool setting! I didn't feel like it was utilized as much as i......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on November 25, 2018

The Holy Land, 1401— A little boy, grieving the recent death of his mother, is taken under the wing of a street lord and forced to steal in the marketplace for food. Until the day he is seen and adopted by a kindly priest, who takes him back to the faraway Holy Roman Empire. Years pass, and the boy gr......more

Goodreads review by Maddy on January 05, 2019

4.5 stars I didn't plan on reading this whole book in one day but I just couldn't put it down. Oh my goodness, I loved it so much! I've had it on my shelf for months and was a little nervous to read it because of the mixed reviews I've seen, but I don't know why I doubted it. Melanie Dickerson is on......more


Quotes

'Questions regarding self-doubt, self-worth, and imperfection pervade this tale laced with evil, greed, jealousy, overindulgence, and violence. Christian fiction fans will relish Dickerson's eloquent story. VERDICT A good choice where retellings are popular.' School Library Journal