The Merchant and the Thief: A Folktale from India
by Zacharías, Raví
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AR Book Level
4.4
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1,218
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
150786 EN
About this book
In this Indian folktale, a clever thief named Mohan travels with a wealthy merchant named Raj, hoping to get his hands on the merchant's glittering treasure. Despite a series of careful schemes, each attempt to steal the jewels ends in failure, forcing Mohan to confront his own greed. In the end, he discovers that the most valuable treasure is not gold or gems, but the peace that comes from honesty and generosity.