Jamal is a little camel so he must walk, walk, walk through the desert. One day he becomes separated from his friend, the boy, but a wise falcon helps to reunite them. They go on to explore the city and its exciting sights and sounds.
A modern tale of friendship and adventure from the twice Greenaway Award-winning author/illustrator, Michael Foreman.
Creators
Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.
Reviews
Inspired by Foreman’s visit to Dubai Book Festival, a little camel from the desert has a big city adventure
The Bookseller
Touches of folktale blend well with this take on traditional and modern life.
Booklist
This is a book rich in the sights and sensations of a faraway land, beautifully depicted in Michael Foreman’s glorious watercolours.
Lovereading4Kids
A beautifully illustrated story celebrating friendship and adventure
Angels and Urchins
Timeless… provides readers with a powerful sense of a unique city and culture.
Books for Keeps
Everything about this tender tale of friendship, determination and adventure evokes, and pays tribute to, the desert and to Bedouin culture: one can almost feel the shimmering heat
Red Reading Hub
