Quentin Blake's the seven voyages of Sinbad the sailor / retold by John Yeoman.
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TextPublication details: London : Pavilion Children's Books, 2009.Description: 119 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cmISBN: - 1843651297 (hbk.)
- 9781843651291 (hbk.)
- Seven voyages of Sinbad the sailor
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Main Library | Children's Fiction | Books for Big Kids | Yeoman Joh | Checked out | 06/05/2024 | 33111005360629 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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 ILLUSTRATORQuentin 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.
Originally published: 1996.
This version has been specially rewritten by John Yeoman from existing translations.
A retelling of Sinbad's seven incredible voyages, filled with adventure and disaster.