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Fairy Tale
Translated by Dr. Imad al-Din Afandi
"Fairy Tale" is a magnificent, dark fantasy epic by the legendary master of suspense, Stephen King, published in Arabic by Arab Scientific Publishers. Through a hidden portal in a mysterious old man's backyard shed, seventeen-year-old Charlie Reade steps into a parallel world suffering under the weight of dark magic and absolute evil. It is a spellbinding tale that blends folklore nostalgia with gripping reality, turning an ordinary boy into the ultimate beacon of hope.
About this book
In his mesmerizing epic novel "Fairy Tale," Stephen King ventures deep into the breathtaking and terrifying realms of dark fantasy. Spanning over 550 pages in this Arabic edition by Arab Scientific Publishers, the story follows Charlie Reade, a seventeen-year-old high school athlete carrying the heavy emotional scars of a tragic family past.
Charlie’s life changes forever when he accidentally saves an eccentric, reclusive old neighbor named Mr. Bowditch, forming an unexpected bond with him. Upon the old man's passing, Charlie inherits a secret that defies imagination: a key to a locked backyard shed from which strange sounds echo. Behind that door lies a portal to the parallel world of "Empis"—a stunning universe with two moons, populated by once-vibrant people turned into a cursed, gray populace by a tyrannical ruler.
Accompanied only by a loyal German Shepherd named Radar, Charlie is thrust into an epic, high-stakes war between absolute good and absolute evil. King brilliantly reimagines the folklore of our childhood through a dark, mature lens, delivering a heart-pounding narrative that explores heroism, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Charlie’s life changes forever when he accidentally saves an eccentric, reclusive old neighbor named Mr. Bowditch, forming an unexpected bond with him. Upon the old man's passing, Charlie inherits a secret that defies imagination: a key to a locked backyard shed from which strange sounds echo. Behind that door lies a portal to the parallel world of "Empis"—a stunning universe with two moons, populated by once-vibrant people turned into a cursed, gray populace by a tyrannical ruler.
Accompanied only by a loyal German Shepherd named Radar, Charlie is thrust into an epic, high-stakes war between absolute good and absolute evil. King brilliantly reimagines the folklore of our childhood through a dark, mature lens, delivering a heart-pounding narrative that explores heroism, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Why read it?
A Journey Into a Stunning Fantasy World: The book showcases a different creative side of Stephen King, as he builds a fully realized, breathtakingly original mythic universe.
Brilliant Reimagining of Folklore: It masterfully blends elements of classic fairy tales (like Jack and the Beanstalk and Hansel & Gretel) with dark, adult suspense.
A Heartwarming Human Bond: At its core, the story features a deeply moving and emotional bond between a boy and a loyal dog facing terrible horrors together.
An Epic, Classic Conflict: It delivers a suspenseful, gripping battle between pure good and absolute evil, packed with unexpected twists.
Brilliant Reimagining of Folklore: It masterfully blends elements of classic fairy tales (like Jack and the Beanstalk and Hansel & Gretel) with dark, adult suspense.
A Heartwarming Human Bond: At its core, the story features a deeply moving and emotional bond between a boy and a loyal dog facing terrible horrors together.
An Epic, Classic Conflict: It delivers a suspenseful, gripping battle between pure good and absolute evil, packed with unexpected twists.
Who is it for?
Fans of Dark Fantasy & Mythology: Those who love parallel universes, magical curses, and epic high-stakes adventures.
Lovers of Immersive, Long Epics: Readers who enjoy rich, detailed world-building and profound character development.
Admirers of the "Unlikely Hero" Trope: Anyone drawn to stories about ordinary individuals suddenly thrust into a legendary destiny.
Devoted Stephen King Enthusiasts: Readers eager to see how the Master of Horror skillfully adapts his unique voice to the realm of mythic fiction.
Lovers of Immersive, Long Epics: Readers who enjoy rich, detailed world-building and profound character development.
Admirers of the "Unlikely Hero" Trope: Anyone drawn to stories about ordinary individuals suddenly thrust into a legendary destiny.
Devoted Stephen King Enthusiasts: Readers eager to see how the Master of Horror skillfully adapts his unique voice to the realm of mythic fiction.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9786140135833
Page count
559
Age rating
Adults