Tashi and the Genie
Author: Anna Fienberg
Illustrator: Kim Gamble
Book 4 in the Tashi series
Pages: 64
Published: 1997
Age: 6+
'The flying carpet bucked like a wild horse - trying to throw me off.'
Adventurous little Tashi is granted three wishes after encountering a sly genie hiding in an old bowl, in this fourth installment of the Tashi series. Both Tashi and his friend Jack are flabbergasted, however, when Tashi's wishes don't quite turn out as he hopes, leaving Tashi face to face with the evil warlord he escaped in his very first adventure. This time the warlord has captured children, and in order to rescue them, Tashi needs to stay one step ahead of the villain's devious plans. Tashi's cleverness will ultimately triumph, teaching young readers about the advantage of brains over brawn.
About the Tashi Series
Books in series order
- 1.Tashi(1995)
- 2.Tashi and the Giants(1995)
- 3.Tashi and the Ghosts(1996)
- 4.Tashi and the Genie(1997)
- 5.Tashi and Baba Yaga(1998)
- 6.Tashi and the Demons(1999)
- 7.Tashi and the Big Stinker(2001)
- 8.Tashi and the Dancing Shoes(2002)
- 9.Tashi and the Haunted House(2002)
- 10.Tashi and the Royal Tomb(2003)
- 11.Tashi Lost in the City(2004)
- 12.Tashi and the Forbidden Room(2005)
- 13.Tashi and the Stolen Bus(2006)
- 14.Tashi and the Mixed-Up Monster(2007)
- 15.Tashi and the Phoenix(2008)
- 16.Tashi and the Golem(2009)
- 17.Tashi and the Wicked Magician and Other Stories(2015)
- 18.Tashi and the Giant Squid(2015)
- 19.Tashi and the Golden Jawbone(2015)
- 20.Tashi and the Big Scoop(2015)
- 21.Tashi and the Magic Carpet(2015)
- +Amazing Tashi Activity Book(2009)
- +Once Tashi Met a Dragon(2013)
- +There Once Was a Boy Called Tashi(2003)
Reading age: 6+ years
Tashi's bold! Tashi's brave! Tashi's the best!
Jack has an extraordinary imaginary friend Tashi, a gnome-like character from a place very far away. He arrived here on a swan (it doesn't matter what colour!), he has quite a way with witches and warlords, and he's not afraid of giants or robber barons. Although he's small and not very old, he comes up with some cunning plans in tight situations! And he tells the very best stories.
Addressing themes of courage, curiosity, adventure, daring, and good triumphing over bad, the Tashi series will keep young readers - and young listeners - enthralled with engaging tales and charming illustrations.