A Whole New World
A Twisted Tale
In short
A Whole New World is a fantasy novel by Liz Braswell, first published in 2015 by Disney-Hyperion. It retells Aladdin with a twist: Jafar gets the Genie's lamp first and becomes sultan. Aladdin and Princess Jasmine lead a rebellion in Agrabah, and the fight for freedom threatens to split the kingdom apart.
- Author
- Liz Braswell
- First published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Disney-Hyperion
- Pages
- 376
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781484707296
- Genre
- Fiction
About the book
What if Jafar was the first one to summon the Genie?
When Jafar steals the Genie’s lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Agrabah lives in fear, waiting for his third and final wish.
To stop the power-mad ruler, Aladdin and the deposed Princess Jasmine must unite the people of Agrabah in rebellion. But soon their fight for freedom threatens to tear the kingdom apart in a costly civil war.
What happens next? A Street Rat becomes a leader. A princess becomes a revolutionary. And readers will never look at the story of Aladdin in the same way again.
Who it's for
Readers who enjoy Disney retellings, fantasy about royal power, or a new angle on Aladdin's story. The publisher lists it as juvenile fiction, so teen and young readers are a natural fit.
Key themes
- Power and corruption
- Rebellion and revolution
- Freedom versus control
- Magic and its limits
- Control over love and death
Questions about A Whole New World
What is A Whole New World about?
It imagines Aladdin's story if Jafar had summoned the Genie first. After stealing the lamp, Jafar uses his wishes to become sultan, and Aladdin and Jasmine lead a rebellion against him.
Who wrote A Whole New World?
Liz Braswell wrote the book. It was first published in 2015 by Disney-Hyperion.
How long is A Whole New World?
The book has 376 pages and is written in English.
Is A Whole New World suitable for kids?
The publisher lists it under juvenile fiction, so it is aimed at young readers and teens. It includes war and a power-hungry ruler, so parents of younger children may want to check it first.
Who is A Whole New World for?
It may appeal to readers who like retold fairy tales and fantasy about rebellion. Whether it suits you depends on how much you enjoy stories that reimagine familiar characters.
