An ancient Sumerian tale about the youngest and weakest of eight brothers who, caught up in an ill-advised war, uses his wits and courage and eventually becomes king.

Related: Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Iraq, Middle East

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• ISBN: 9780763627829
• Author: Henderson, Kathy
• Illustrator: Ray, Jane
• Published: 2006
• Themes: Humor, Insects and bugs
• Descriptors: Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Iraq, Middle East