Sinbad's Second Voyage

From The Arabian Nights, retold by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith

This story comes from The Arabian Nights, a collection of tales from the Middle East and Asia told over many centuries. Sinbad the Sailor is a merchant who has exciting adventures on the sea and in faraway lands. This retelling by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith was first published in the early twentieth century. The text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Sinbad's second voyage teaches children about cleverness, courage and never giving up, even when things seem impossible.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 357 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, Nora Archibald Smith and Maxfield Parrish · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script

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