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.
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
Publication Details:
Binding: Hardback, 64 pages ISBN: 9781845075316 Format: 278mm x 214mm
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