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The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor


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No. of pages 64

Published: 2007

Great for age 6-12 years

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Sinbad's adventures are the most fantastic of the stories in The Thousand and One Nights. During his twenty years as a merchant adventurer, Sinbad encounters a Rookh's egg, a valley of diamonds, streams of amber, a terrifying sea-monster, an ogre's feast, the Cave of the Dead, the Old Man of the Sea and much, much more... For this vibrant retelling, James Riordan has drawn particularly on Sir Richard Burton's remarkable translation. Shelley Fowles tackles the illustrations with gusto and her comic touch gives these classic stories a highly contemporary feel.

 

 

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Shelley Fowles was born in South Africa. Her books include The Bachelor and the Bean , winner of the U. S. Maron Vannett Ridgway Honor Book Award 2004. She lives in east London. James Riordan has written many books for children, including many translations of Russian tales. His Peter and the Wolf is published in cloth and paperback by Oxford.

 

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.

Vivid and pacy. Financial Times James Riordan's lively style of narration and the interesting and vibrant illustrations enhance the enchanted aura of the adventures giving this ancient tale a modern appeal to a whole new generation of readers. An interesting and worthwhile book to have in the school library. Books for Keeps Shelley Fowles's illustrations add contemporary freshness and humour to James Riordan's robust retelling and, by making imagination feel very real and very funny, both help to ensure that Sinbad the Sailor sails on to educate and entertain another generation of readers. School Librarian