The magic of fairy tales between East and West
L'Aquila magica, published by Edizioni Periplo in 1999, is an illustrated fairy tale through which Mohamed Ghonim speaks to younger readers in the universal language of imagination.
Set in a landscape inspired by Egypt—amid desert heat, Arab cities and Eastern atmospheres—the story leads readers into a world where reality and imagination meet.
The eagle, a symbol of strength and freedom, becomes the protagonist of a meaningful journey in which magic represents not only fantasy, but also the human capacity to imagine, hope and overcome limitations.
Through evocative images and simple storytelling, Ghonim creates a tale that speaks across cultures, showing how stories can cross geographical borders and generations.
