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Title: Mischief in Fez

Author: Eleanor Hoffmann

Narrator: Elizabeth Cook

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-04-15

Publisher: Heirs of Eleanor Hoffmann

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

" This is a tale of djinns, - of their mischief and their magic in the Moroccan city of Fez." The 14th century city of Fez entertains and informs young listeners through action set in the palace, mosque, and market place in a tale of adventure and delicious danger to the household of Mohammed Ali and his son Mousa.

First published in 1943, this extraordinary story blends the exotic traditions of a Moroccan household with ancient legends of spirits, both good and bad. Who is the mysterious bride with her pet gazelle? When the fountain stops, the orange tree is bare, and scorpions appear, the household in Fez is unsettled. More mischief is on its way....

Members Reviews:

Magic Realism At Its Best

This is a delightful book--a delicately wrought fantasy, the essence of magic realism. It is the tale of a Moroccan boy led on mystical adventures by a fennec -- a desert fox. I read Fez an untold number of times in the 4th grade; remembered it fondly over the decades; luckily found a library copy a few years ago and read it with pleasure once again. I can safely state that (in my case at least) Ms. Hoffmann's book is for readers of all ages -- from 10 years to senior citizens. I should also state that lodged in my memory through the years, Fez informed my own writing. I thank Ms. Hoffmann for that as well. It was a pleasant mystery to me how an early-20th Century American woman could have such knowledge of Moroccan culture. Fortunately her heirs have now republished this little masterpiece. In so-doing they provide information I always suspected: The author was a uniquely adventurous spirit. She traveled alone in North Africa in the 1920s supporting herself by purchasing tribal rugs and "was a pioneer doing business as a single woman in a traditional Islamic culture." The book's illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg, are delicate line drawings in perfect harmony with the text. Eichenberg was an adventurous spirit in his own right. A left wing graphic artist opposed to the Nazis, he fled Hitler's Germany and made his way to New York. There he taught at The New School -- and provided the fine drawings for Fez. I have just ordered the new paperback and look forward to sharing it with children and grandchildren and friends. Hmmm... maybe I need a few copies.

Charming and magical

What a wonderful and beautifully written story.

I hope to find a few copies to share with family members. The blending of imagination and legend is superb. It is clear that the author spent much time in Morocco and captures the magical atmosphere.

Finally available

I started reading this book in the Collier's Encyclopedia Children's books, but the story wasn't complete. Now, 40 years or so later, I was able to finish the story! I'm glad they made it available again. It is out of print and the used copies are very expensive if you can find them. The closest library copy I could find was over 100 miles away!

Favorite Book When I Was Young.

I read this book when I was a child , That was in the 60s or 70s.. It came with a set of encyclopedias and it is one of my favorite books.

I was looking for it for my Grandchildren to read. I was looking for it for a couple of months and hopeing that someone would sell a old copy. I was delighted to see that it has been reprinted.

Five Stars

Wish I had more stars.