Nasruddin Hodja -1 War of Wits

Meet Nasruddin Hodja, the pot-bellied, short-tempered and super witty folk character from Turkey! His stories have been around for hundreds of years-passed down through generations by word of mouth. His quick wit and sharp tongue immediately endear him to readers.

Hodja is not just the master of comebacks, but is also a problem solver! In this Collection, read on as Hodja uses all his cunning to avoid a pesky neighbour, enters a war of wits with a rival kingdom's envoy and hitches a ride with a greedy man. No matter how big the trouble, Hodja always finds a way out in a manner that makes readers roll on the floor with laughter!

Around the world, Hodja is recognized by different names such as Mulla Nasruddin, Nasreddin, Nasr Eddin, Nostradin, Nasuriddin Hace and even Hoca! In Tinkle magazine, he appears as Nasruddin Hodja and was originally given his comic form by the expert hands of Ram Waeerkar.

For more of Hodja's infallible wit, take a look at the other titles in the Tinkle Collections series. Find out what's missing from your bookshelf with the catalogue inside!