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The Kingdom of Tales
A brother and sister unfolding an old map in the attic of an old house by lamplight
Short storyAges 7–10

The Secret of the Map in Grandpa's Attic

Written by Basmala Saleh Illustrations: AI-generated

A few days before their grandfather's eightieth birthday, Maryam and her brother Ali find a map in the attic of the old house, drawn by a child's hand, with a mysterious signature and four riddles. The riddles lead them to the fountain, the jasmine tree and the stars in the mosaic... and to a secret that has been waiting for seventy years.

Genre
Adventure, Mystery
Reading time
19 minutes
Chapters
5
Age
Ages 7–10
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