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Quentin Blake's The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor


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No. of pages 120

Published: 2009

Great for age 6-12 years

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The first adventure story, wonderfully illustrated by Quentin Blake.Seven wonderful tales to enthrall readers (and the read-to!).A beautifully produced gift book.A follow-up to 2008's A Christmas Carol.Seven wonderful voyages of adventure, shipwreck and heroism, danger and disaster, fabulous treasures and terrifying monsters. Originally part of the Arabian Nights stories, the adventures of Sinbad are among the first adventure stores created to thrill audiences. 'The son of a rich merchant, Sinbad spends his time squandering his wealth until he realises that he must make better use of his fortune. So with a ship full of valuable goods to trade, he sets sail from Baghdad on a series of voyages full of peril, monsters and fortune. THE ILLUSTRATOR Quentin Blake is simply today's most popular and best-loved children's illustrator. His books are loved by children all over the world. His titles include Mr Magnolia, Mrs Armitage and, of course, the many stories of Roald Dahl.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 120 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins Publishers .

QUENTIN BLAKE is Britain's leading illustrator, and was chosen as the first Children's Laureate. John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycee in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960 with A Drink of Water, and has resulted in a long list of successful children's books.

 

This book contains the following story:

The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor

The traditional "Sinbad the Sailor" story is one of the tales from the collection of "One Thousand and One Nights" or "Arabian Nights." It recounts the adventures of Sinbad, a wealthy merchant from the city of Baghdad, who embarks on seven incredible voyages across the seas. Each journey is fraught with danger, exotic encounters, and valuable lessons. Here is a summary of Sinbad's seven voyages:

First Voyage: The Valley of Diamonds Sinbad sets sail on his first voyage, but his ship is wrecked on an island. There, he discovers a valley filled with precious diamonds guarded by giant serpents. He manages to escape the island with a load of diamonds, making him immensely wealthy.

Second Voyage: The Giant Birds During his second voyage, Sinbad reaches an island inhabited by enormous birds. He manages to capture one of the birds and uses it to carry him to another land. There, he finds a merchant who helps him return home with valuable goods.

Third Voyage: The Old Man of the Sea In his third voyage, Sinbad lands on an island inhabited by a monstrous old man who clings to his back and refuses to let go. Sinbad ingeniously tricks the old man into letting him go, and he continues his journey, facing more adventures and misfortunes.

Fourth Voyage: The Valley of Snakes On this voyage, Sinbad gets shipwrecked once again, and he finds himself on an island filled with snakes. He escapes the island by tying pieces of meat to his body to distract the snakes. Sinbad eventually returns to Baghdad and regains his wealth.

Fifth Voyage: The City of Giant People In his fifth voyage, Sinbad ends up on an island inhabited by giants. He is taken captive and enslaved. Through cleverness and resourcefulness, Sinbad manages to escape his captors and makes his way back home.

Sixth Voyage: The Land of Monkeys Sinbad's sixth voyage takes him to a remote island where he encounters a tribe of intelligent and mischievous monkeys. He becomes their prisoner but eventually earns their trust and is set free.

Seventh Voyage: The Roc's Egg On his final voyage, Sinbad joins a group of merchants traveling to a far-off land. Along the way, they encounter a gigantic roc, a legendary bird, and its egg. Sinbad is left stranded on the egg, but fortunately, the roc carries him to safety.

Sinbad's adventurous voyages teach him valuable lessons about bravery, resilience, resourcefulness, and the importance of humility. He eventually returns to Baghdad a wiser and wealthier man, having survived incredible challenges and experienced the wonders of the world.

"Both beautiful and accessible." --The Wall Street Journal

 

"John Yeoman's calm, intelligent prose retains a hint of the ornate Middle Eastern storytelling tradition--all very readably--while illustrator Quentin Blake's brilliantly brisk, tangled lines give a feeling of lightheartedness even to scenes of terror and danger." --The Wall Street Journal