The Keys to the City of Shusha
12 Fairy Tales for the Months of the Year
The magical city of Shusha holds 12 secrets — one for every month. Eight-year-old Nasiba arrives in snowy Shusha and learns: for the year to be happy, she must collect 12 golden keys. Each key is hidden in a special place in the city and unlocks its own fairy tale.
January — the key to the fortress walls, where the winter wind lives.
February — the key to the Maiden Tower, keeper of legends.
March — the key to Jidir Duzu, where the khari-bulbul flower awakens...
And so on — through all 12 months. Nasiba journeys through Shusha, discovering its history, symbols, holidays, and traditions. Each tale is an adventure, a riddle, and a lesson in kindness that helps her find the next key.For readers 8-12 years.
This book introduces children to the culture of Azerbaijan through a cycle of fairy tales connected to the calendar and the city of Shusha. Perfect for reading month by month throughout the year.
