The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams: Newbery Honor Award Winn

Description: The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Miyares, Daniel Nayeri Nayeri NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER BEST OF THE YEAR: NPR - Booklist - School Library Journal - Chicago Public Library - Evanston Public Library - Kirkus - Wall Street Journal The Silk Road comes to life in this picaresque epic adventure with twists and turns and a wonderful surprise ending from Printz Medalist Daniel Nayeri This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkeys life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir-- furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life--as a way to pay off his debt! If he can save Samir six times, hell be a free man...but will they all survive that long? Fans of Salman Rushdies Haroun and The Sea of Stories and The Little Prince will fall in love with the bond between Monkey and Samir--in this swashbuckling all-ages page-turner from national bestseller Daniel Nayeri and featuring full-color illustrations from Daniel Miyares. P R A I S E "Adventurous, funny and nimble. Daniel Nayeri understands this relationship between storytelling and magic, and finds every opportunity to celebrate it. " --TheNew York Times "Daniel Nayeri and artist Daniel Miyares conjure a richly colored 11th-century realm of merchants and swindlers, camels and donkeys, caravanserai and spice bazaars, and the gaudiest array of mercenaries ever assembled in a book for young readers." --The Wall Street Journal 4 STARRED REVIEWS …"An epic adventure with an enduring message about love and family." -- School Library Journal (starred) … "Filled with the multicultural hustle and bustle of the Silk Road, enlivened by the unpredictable nature of unreliable storytellers, and adorned with whimsical, colorful illustrations, this is a strange, wondrous, and creative tale. Can family be found along the Silk Road, or will everyone ultimately betray you? An enticing taste of a rich historical world." --Kirkus (starred) … "Readers will find more than expected, including tender philosophies, complex characterizations, heaps of humor, a masterful twist, and most importantly, just a great story, beautifully told." --Booklist (starred) … "Blends playful humor, solid pacing, and fully realized characters into a witty, assassin-studded travelers yarn that also serves as a memorable, lively portrait of the 11th-century Silk Road." --Publishers Weekly (starred) "Nayeris immersive writing style brings a you-are-there energy to the depiction of the harsh but gorgeous environment of the Silk Road, and an informative authors note further details the geography of the trail, its economic and social value, and the many people who traversed it. The book ends with a simple but profound reminder that love comes in many forms, it is almost always messy and unpredictable, and it is almost always worth every effort toward it." --BCCB "Daniel Nayeri has a gift. The child that reads this will not forget it, and how many books that come out for this age range can say the same? Is there anything else out there like it? I will simply say this: If you hand this book to someone, they will definitely have an opinion of it. You may, in fact, end up loving it in the end, or cursing it to the heavens. A tome with a soul tied inextricably to that of its titular character. Better read it." --Betsy Bird, SLJs Fuse 8 Blog FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Award-winning author Daniel Nayeri, who was born in Iran and immigrated to Oklahoma, captivated readers with his poignant memoir Everything Sad Is Untrue (Printz Award) and the epic adventure The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams (Newbery Honor). A former publisher, editor, and pastry chef, he resides along the East Coast with his family. Daniel Miyares is a critically acclaimed picture book author and illustrator. Some of his books include: Float, Night Out, That is My Dream, and Bring Me A Rock!. Daniel has been called "...a master of visual storytelling."- Jody Hewston, Kinderlit, and "...enchanting, versatile" - The New York Times. He believes that our stories have the power to connect us all. Daniels story currently takes place in Lenexa, KS with his wife, their two wonderful children, and a dog named Violet that gives them all a run for their money. Review "Nayeri follows up his Printz-Medal winning Everything Sad Is Untrue with an epic comedy-adventure. It is the eleventh century, and Omar ("Little Monkey") has been purchased by the effortlessly charming but terribly duplicitous Samir, a merchant whose penchant for gab nets more trouble than coin. As Samirs caravan makes its way across the Silk Road, it becomes quite clear that Samir has double-crossed one person too many -- six, in fact -- and now theres a price on his head. Firmly rooted in the oral tradition, Nayeris conversational tone is complemented by Miyares darkly comical illustrations that open each chapter and provide hints to the events about to unfold." - Toledo Blade Details ISBN1646143035 Publisher Levine Querido Language English Year 2023 Illustrator Daniel Miyares ISBN-10 1646143035 ISBN-13 9781646143030 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-03-07 Pages 224 Audience Age 8-12 Author Daniel Nayeri Nayeri Imprint Levine Querido DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2023-03-07 Subtitle Newbery Honor Award Winner Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140659797;

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