ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES - ARABIAN NIGHTS - BY PETER NEWELL - THE GUNSTON TRUST - CLASSIC FICTION OF ADVENTURE The Tale of Ali Baba and The Forty Thieves is a story from the Arabian Nights. This version is presented with an illustration by Peter Newell. As son of the Kalif, who is killed, Ali Baba is then raised by 40 thieves, his one wish is to regain that land that is rightfully his to rule. Recommended by The Gunston Trust. Ages 8-14+.