The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Lloyd Alexander |
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| Cover artist | Laszlo Kubinyi |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 1978 (E.P. Dutton) |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 213 |
| ISBN | 0-525-29748-0 (first edition, hardcover) |
| OCLC | 3516518 |
| LC Class | PZ7.A3774 Fi 1978 |
The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha is an exciting fantasy novel for young readers, written by Lloyd Alexander in 1978. This book tells the story of a young man named Lukas-Kasha. He finds himself on an unexpected adventure in a completely different world. This happens after a simple magic trick goes wonderfully wrong!
Contents
Story Summary
Lukas-Kasha, often called Kasha, lives in a town called Zara-Petra. He loves playing tricks and tries to avoid work whenever he can. One day, he pays a street magician for a trick. Suddenly, Kasha is transported to a strange new world known as Abadan.
When he arrives in Shirazan, the royal city of Abadan, something amazing happens. He is immediately declared the new king! At first, Kasha loves being royalty. He enjoys the delicious food and the fancy palace. But he soon learns that being a king is much more than just having fun.
Kasha tries to make new laws and change how the kingdom is run. However, he faces strong opposition from his Grand Vizier, Shugdad Mirza. A Grand Vizier is like a very powerful chief minister or advisor to the king. Shugdad Mirza does not want Kasha to change anything.
Because of this conflict, Kasha is soon forced to run for his life. He escapes the palace with the help of a young girl named Nur-Jehan, who was enslaved there. A public poet, known as a versifier, also helps him get away.
Places in the Story
The story of Lukas-Kasha takes place in several interesting locations:
- Zara-Petra: This is Kasha's hometown. It's where his adventure begins before he travels to another world.
- Abadan: This is the magical kingdom where Kasha becomes king. Most of the story's events happen here.
- Shirazan: This is the main royal city of Abadan. It's where Kasha first arrives and is made king.
- Bishangar: This area is north of Abadan. It used to be its own kingdom but was taken over by a previous King of Abadan.
- Jannat al-Khuld: This is the main city of Bishangar. It was once the capital city before Bishangar was conquered.
Characters You'll Meet
Main Characters
- Lukas-Kasha: He is the main hero of the story. He starts as a lazy young man who loves pranks. But he quickly finds himself becoming a king overnight in a new world.
- Nur-Jehan: A brave girl from Bishangar. Kasha meets her when she is working in the Shirazan palace. She becomes an important friend and helper.
- Kayim: A versifier, which means he is a poet who performs for the public. He becomes a good friend to Kasha and helps him during his journey.
Other Important Characters
- Shugdad Mirza: The Grand Vizier of Abadan. He is a powerful advisor to the king and often disagrees with Kasha's ideas.
- Locman: The court Astrologer. An astrologer studies the stars and planets to predict future events. Locman was the one who predicted Lukas-Kasha's arrival.
- Nahdir Aga: The commander of the Abdanian army. He leads the soldiers of Abadan.
- Osman: A soldier in the Abdanian army.
- Ardashir: The mysterious king of the Bishangaris.
- Namash: A kind water seller. He helps Kasha more than once when Kasha is in trouble.
- Shir Khan: A well-known bandit. Bandits are outlaws who rob people.
- Katir: A horse trader who is not always honest in his dealings.
- Haki: A young boy from Bishangar. He acts as a guide for Lukas-Kasha during his travels.
