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Graphic Myths and Legends
Sinbad: Sailing into Peril [An Arabian Tale]
Sinbad, a rich young man who wastes his fortune, must set sail from his home in Baghdad to earn a living as a merchant at sea. In his travels, he encounters violent storms, fearsome whales, giant birds, and an ogre who threatens to destroy him. Yet even after Sinbad regains his wealth, he returns to the sea seeking more adventure. Will Sinbad overcome the dangers he faces? Or will his thirst for adventure lead to his destruction?
48 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2007
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June 12, 2016
Voyages of Sinbad is one of my favorite stories. I have read 10 different versions probably. This one was my least favorite. There was no details at all and the stories were manipulated! The two stars goes for the illustration
January 26, 2017
I love this graphic book about Sinbad's adventures he can alone and alive if alive then get rewed and rich.
May 22, 2026
Sinbad: Sailing into Peril is a very accessible retelling of the famous seven voyages of Sinbad from the Arabian Nights, framed—as tradition demands—through Scheherazade’s storytelling to King Shahryār. The book does a good job of introducing younger readers to the classic adventures: violent storms, monstrous creatures, giant birds, and dangerous islands all appear in quick succession, keeping the pace lively and adventurous throughout.
The illustrations by Clint Hilinski are bright and colourful, which certainly helps maintain the sense of wonder, but they often feel overly simple and somewhat childish. Likewise, the prose is extremely elementary, making the book easy to read, but also leaving the story without much emotional weight or narrative richness. Readers already familiar with the original tales may find this version a bit too simplified.
That said, the spirit of Sinbad’s restless thirst for adventure still comes across clearly, and the book works reasonably well as an introductory adaptation for younger audiences or reluctant readers. Enjoyable enough, but ultimately too basic to leave a lasting impression.
The illustrations by Clint Hilinski are bright and colourful, which certainly helps maintain the sense of wonder, but they often feel overly simple and somewhat childish. Likewise, the prose is extremely elementary, making the book easy to read, but also leaving the story without much emotional weight or narrative richness. Readers already familiar with the original tales may find this version a bit too simplified.
That said, the spirit of Sinbad’s restless thirst for adventure still comes across clearly, and the book works reasonably well as an introductory adaptation for younger audiences or reluctant readers. Enjoyable enough, but ultimately too basic to leave a lasting impression.
September 12, 2021
Adequate telling of Sinbad's adventures
This graphic novel was sufficient in recounting Sinbad's many adventures as detailed in The Arabian Nights. It was a graphic representation where the artwork was of a high quality and was colourful. The book was easy to read an follow and was finished within 20 minutes! I felt a bit short changed at the end of the boo and wished the stories could have been more sophisticated. But its source material was from The Arabian Nights and had to remain truthful to the original book. I feel 4 stars is appropriate for this book.
This graphic novel was sufficient in recounting Sinbad's many adventures as detailed in The Arabian Nights. It was a graphic representation where the artwork was of a high quality and was colourful. The book was easy to read an follow and was finished within 20 minutes! I felt a bit short changed at the end of the boo and wished the stories could have been more sophisticated. But its source material was from The Arabian Nights and had to remain truthful to the original book. I feel 4 stars is appropriate for this book.
November 18, 2023
Scheherazade tells the Sultan of night,y stories about the travels of Sinbad. Amazing how many unknown islands there are. To shipwreck on.
June 4, 2018
“Sinbad: Sailing into Peril”
“He was ready again for adventures ...”
Tales of Sinbad going on a series for sailing expeditions – each time all his crew die leaving him alone, ending up downstream to a village, gets riches, rescued and returned home. Hit repeat!
Different to tales of Roman and Greek gods who connive and trick and are/were brutally jealous.
Very good series giving a generalised overview of the predominant myths and legends that have shaped our worldviews.
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“He was ready again for adventures ...”
Tales of Sinbad going on a series for sailing expeditions – each time all his crew die leaving him alone, ending up downstream to a village, gets riches, rescued and returned home. Hit repeat!
Different to tales of Roman and Greek gods who connive and trick and are/were brutally jealous.
Very good series giving a generalised overview of the predominant myths and legends that have shaped our worldviews.
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