The Most Magnificent Mosque - by Ann Jungman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Back when the Moors ruled southern Spain, three naughty boys -- Muslim Rashid, Jewish Samuel, and Christian Miguel -- are caught pulling pranks on the visitors to the Mosque of Cordoba. As punishment they must work in its gardens, and it's there that they develop a deep sense of the building's beauty and significance. Years later, when the Christian king threatens to demolish the mosque and build a church in its place, the three friends reunite to save the great building. Ann Jungman's thoughtful text and Shelley Fowles's vibrant paintings enliven this story with a powerful lesson about tolerance.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Visitors to the mosque at Cordoba are plagued by the tricks of three naughty boys: Rashid, who is Muslim, Samuel who is Jewish and Miguel who is Christian. One day, they go one step too far and as a punishment, they are forced to work in the mosque gardens, where they develop a deep sense of the building's beauty and significance. Many years later, when the Christian king threatens to demolish the Islamic Mezquita and build a church in its place, the three friends reunite to hatch a plan to save the great mosque... Ann Jungman's story demonstrates what can be achieved when people work together and don't waste energy hating each other.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Jaunty text and bright, lively illustrations.--<b><i>-</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ann Jungman is the author of over a hundred books for children, specialising in mythical monsters being tamed by the modern world. Ann was born in London and still lives there, apart from two months a year spent in Australia. <p>To visit Ann's website click here</p><p>Shelley Fowles was born in South Africa. Her books include <i>The Bachelor and the Bean</i>, winner of the U.S. Maron Vannett Ridgway Honor Book Award 2004. She lives in east London. <p>To visit Shelley Fowles' website click here</p></p>
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