Luka and the Fire of Life - Salman Rushdie

This book is the sequel to Haroun and the Sea of Stories, another excellent read. In this tale, Luka, Haroun's younger brother goes on an adventure of his own.

I would highly recommend reading Haroun and the Sea of Stories if you would like to read Luka and the Fire of Life because it provides a lot of background on this family that provides useful when reading. Remember - when reading Rushdie, it's always best to have as much information as possible, or you will be lost. That being said, both Haroun and Luka are comparatively easy reads as far as Rushdie goes, Luka even more so than Haroun.

For what it's worth, I found Luka and the Fire of Life even better than Haroun. Even though it's written for adults, this would be an excellent book to read to your kids at bed time, with a little additional explanation added.

Verdict: A definite read it. An excellent introduction to Rushdie for those interested in his work.
Becky