Quentin Blake's The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor

Yeoman, John

ISBN 10: 1843651297 / ISBN 13: 9781843651291

Edité par Pavilion, 2012

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Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Quentin Blake's The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor
• Éditeur: Pavilion
• Date de parution: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1843651297
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781843651291
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Illustrateur: Blake, Quentin
• État de l'article: Good

A propos de ce titre

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.

 

Originally part of the Arabian Nights stories, the adventures of Sinbad are among the first adventure stories 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.

À propos de l?auteur

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.

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.