Quentin Blake's the Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor - Hardcover

Yeoman, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1843651297 ISBN 13: 9781843651291

Publisher: Pavilion Children’s Books, 2012

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Author:

John Yeoman and Quentin Blake's previous collaborations include The Bear's Water Picnic, The Bear's Winter House, The Heron and the Crane, Mouse Trouble, Our Village, and The Wild Washerwoman. Best known for his Roald Dahl illustrations, Quentin Blake has won the Whitbread Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal, and the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award, among numerous others.

About the Author:

John Yeoman wrote his first children's book after leaving Cambridge University, where he read English. This began a collaboration with Quentin Blake which has continued for over forty years. John taught for twenty-eight years, before retiring to spend more time writing, reading and relaxing in France.Quentin Blake is one of today's most popular and best-loved children's illustrators. 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pavilion Children’s Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1843651297
• ISBN 13: 9781843651291
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 120
• Illustrator: Blake Quentin