Haroun, the cat, likes nothing better than to spend his days sleeping in the sunlit courtyards of Damascus. But one thing always ruins his sleep: jasmine! The sweet-scented flowers send him into fits of sneezes! One day, Haroun hatches a plan to fix the problem, but little does he know that the Jasmine Spirit who watches over the city has a trick of her own up her sleeve . . . A beautifully-illustrated and entertaining story that sheds a welcome light onto Syria’s long and proud cultural heritage in a period of history marred by war.

 

“A funny, magical tale whose conclusion gently suggests that there is room for us all in this world”

-Guardian Witness

“You’ll get caught up in Damascus’ dense colours and patterns, as well as its light-hearted, sweet-smelling humour. A joy!”

-ArabLit

“Children will be captured by the cheeky portrayal of Haroun, and those too young to read will be mesmerised by his antics on the pages”

-Middle East Monitor

 

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