Neem the Half-Boy
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 Book cover of Neem the Half Boy by Idries Shah | |
| Author | Idries Shah |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Midori Mori & Robert Revels |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children |
| Published | September 1998 |
| Publisher | Hoopoe Books |
Publication date | 1998-2016 |
| Publication place | United States of America |
| Media type | Print (Paperback & Hardcover). |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9781883536107 |
| Preceded by | Knowing How to Know |
| Followed by | The Farmer's Wife |
Neem the Half Boy, first published in 1998, is the first of eleven children's books written by Idries Shah and published by Hoopoe Books.
Neem the Half Boy is a fable about a queen who longs for a son. She asks the fairies for help and they consult a wise man, who gives certain instructions. Because the queen follows the instructions only halfway, she gives birth to a half-boy, whom she names Neem. To help Neem become whole, the fairies again consult the wise man, who says that Neem must obtain a special medicine from a dragon’s cave. Neem overcomes his fears and obtains the medicine by making a bargain with the dragon that, besides helping himself, also helps the dragon and the people it has been frightening.
Editions
Neem the Half Boy comes in several different versions: hardcover, softcover, and hardcover with a CD. The book is published in several different languages including English and Spanish as well as several bilingual editions including English and Pashto and English and Dari.