Never Say a Mean Word Again

A Tale from Medieval Spain

by Jacqueline Jules

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Pub Date May 07 2014 | Archive Date Oct 21 2014

Wisdom Tales

Children's Fiction | Parenting & Families

Description

No one ignores the grand vizier. The most important advisor in the royal court, he was considered the wisest man in the kingdom. He was also Samuel’s father. “Make sure Hamza never says a mean word to you again,” he had ordered Samuel.

What should Samuel do? He couldn’t disobey his father. But how would he make sure that Hamza never insulted him again? Perhaps train a monkey to hold Hamza’s lips closed, or give him some lemon juice to make his mouth pucker?

Inspired by a powerful legend of conflict resolution in Muslim Spain, Never Say a MeanWord Again is the compelling story of a boy who is given permission to punish an enemy. What will he do?

A Note From the Publisher

Illustrated by Durga Yael Bernhard.

Advance Praise

“A story of bullying, acceptance, and friendship ... [this book] is a delightful account of turning meanness and rudeness into kindness and friendship.... An admirable story guided by marvelous illustrations that will inspire children and adults.”—Foreword Reviews.

“A story of bullying, acceptance, and friendship ... [this book] is a delightful account of turning meanness and rudeness into kindness and friendship.... An admirable story guided by marvelous...