Ali Baba
Folktale (fiction) 2,702 words, Level Z2 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1010L
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Ali Baba's quaint life as a woodcutter will never be the same after he discovers a secret stash of treasure hidden away by a band of robbers. Although he and his wife attempt to keep the treasure a secret, Ali's brother learns of the riches, and soon great troubles unfold. Ali Baba is an Arabian folktale that provides students with an engaging story accompanied by detailed illustrations.
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