From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes an inspired retelling of the beloved folk tale of Aladdin.
Orphaned and alone Aladdin travels from the streets of his Arab homeland to a strange faraway place. Growing up in an orphanage he meets young Lady Kirstyn whose father is the powerful Duke of Hagenheim. Despite the difference in their stations Aladdin quickly becomes Kirstyn’s favorite companion and their childhood friendship grows into a bond that time and opposition cannot break.
Even as a child Aladdin works hard learning all he can from his teachers. Through his integrity intelligence and sheer tenacity he earns a position serving as the duke’s steward. But that isn’t enough to erase the shame of being forced to steal as a small child—or the fact that he’s an orphan with no status. If he ever wants to feel equal to his beautiful and generous friend Kirstyn he must leave Hagenheim and seek his fortune.
Yet once Aladdin departs Lady Kirstyn becomes a pawn in a terrible plot. Now Aladdin and Kirstyn must rely on their bond to save Kirstyn from unexpected danger. But will saving Kirstyn cost Aladdin his newfound status and everything he’s worked so hard to obtain?
An enchanting new version of the well-known fairy tale The Orphan’s Wish tells a story of courage and loyalty friendship and love and reminds us what “family” really means.
