First published 1990
When a dark force poisons the sea of stories, young Haroun embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth. Navigating a magical realm filled with talking animals and cunning foes, he must outwit those who seek to drain the sea's storytelling powers. In a race against time, Haroun's quest becomes a battle to restore the wellspring of imagination and wonder.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, magical-realism
Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: Sea of Stories
Period: 20th-century
219 pages · Hardcover · Granta Books / Viking Books