The New Fairy Tales (Revised) - Aladdin and the Lamp

Copyright © 2011 of James Pettis, III

Aladdin and the Lamp is the eighth story in the revised series, The New Fairy Tales. This is the same as Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp from the original series The New Fairy Tales, except the title isn't the same. It is based on the fairy tale Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp from 1001 Arabian Nights (author unknown).

Aladdin is a young Arab man who lives in a Chinese city. Aladdin has always gotten into trouble and is known best for his devious acts. But Aladdin is tired of his ways and wants to make a change. That change comes when he meets a "wise man" (Kadar, an evil Sorcerer) who leads him to the Mystical Cave of Magic. Once there, Aladdin retrieves a magic ring and the magical lamp. The "wise man" (Kadar) tries to kill Aladdin but instead ends up trapping him under ground. But with the power of the ring and the magical lamp, Aladdin releases two powerful Djinni that help him escape and begin with the wish making. Kadar becomes furious and will stop at nothing to kill Aladdin and retrieve the Djinni. It is up to Aladdin to stop Kadar before it's too late.

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp has always been a childhood favorite of mine and I am excited to work on this fairy tale. Stay posted for info and short stories about Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.