Ali Baba, or the Forty Thieves

In a Persian town, two brothers lead sharply different lives. Wealthy Cassim enjoys comfort, while Ali Baba supports his family by cutting wood in the forest—until he witnesses forty mounted thieves opening a hidden cave with the words, “Open, Sesame.” When the robbers depart, Ali Baba enters and discovers a treasure beyond anything he has imagined.

His secret brings sudden opportunity, but it also draws danger to his door. Cassim’s curiosity and greed place him in peril, and Ali Baba must find a way to protect his family while keeping the cave’s secret from the thieves. At the center of this lively adventure is Morgiana, a quick-witted household slave whose courage and sharp instincts may prove as valuable as the hidden gold. Filled with suspense, disguises, secret passages, and memorable characters, this classic tale follows the struggle between daring ingenuity and ruthless greed.