Resources for English Literature ‘A’ Level Programme

How to Excel in Literature: Haroun and the Sea of Stories

“Haroun and the Sea of Stories” is a captivating novel written by Salman Rushdie in 1990. It tells the story of a boy named Haroun who sets out on an extraordinary journey to restore his father’s ability to tell stories.

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