Rumi: Persian Poet, Whirling Dervish (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780761455271)

Born in Afghanistan in the thirteenth century, Rumi settled in Turkey and became a great mystical poet. From a holy man, Shamsuddin, Rumi learned to listen for the sacred sound of God within himself. When his creative spirit was awakened, he recited more than 50,000 rhymed couplets. He also wrote about the love that resides in the soul of everyone, regardless of religion or background. He founded the order of the whirling dervishes, who believed their spinning dances put them in touch with God and brought peace and love into the world. To honor the 800th anniversary of his birth, the United Nations declared 2007 The Year of Mawlana Jalaladdin Rumi.

Demi's spectacular art, inspired by the eastern culture of the thirteenth century, was painted with Turkish and Chinese inks and gold overlays. An introductory note by Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar, Ph.D., is included.

Author: Demi
ISBN-10: 0761455272
ISBN-13: 9780761455271
Publisher: Two Lions
Language: English
Published: 01/05/2012
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 10.35h x 11.17w x 0.51d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 130353 / Rumi: Whirling Dervish


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2009
Booklist 04/15/2009 pg. 40
School Library Journal 06/01/2009 pg. 142
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory