Title:
The many assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams / Daniel Nayeri ; with paintings by Daniel Miyares.
ISBN:
9781646143030
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Montclair : Levine Querido, [2023]
©2023
Physical Description:
216 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Awards Note:
Honor book for the John Newbery Award (2024)
Contents:
The first time I was stoned to death ... -- Monkey, donkey, master, mule -- The expensive nature of love -- Our well-being hindered by a well being hindered -- A list of killers and reasons for killing -- Enter the Viking Berserker -- A little sleep, a little folding of the hands to rest -- Death by dreaming -- Enter the Mongol gunner -- The buyer of dreams -- Ablutions and pollutions -- A quick aside -- Enter the Rogue Legion of the Roman Army -- The end of my testimony -- The cost of six bolts of silk -- The expansive nature of love.
Summary:
"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 Monkey's 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, he'll be a free man ... but will they all survive that long?" -- Provided by publisher.
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OCLC Number:
on1371027474
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