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Sindbad and the Sleeping Whale

From The Arabian Nights Entertainments, collected by Andrew Lang

This reader is adapted from The Arabian Nights Entertainments, collected by Andrew Lang and first published in the late nineteenth century. The Arabian Nights is a collection of stories from the Middle East and Asia, told over many nights by Scheherazade to entertain a king. Sindbad the Sailor is one of the most famous characters, known for his daring voyages and clever escapes. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. This story teaches children that quick thinking, patience and honesty can turn disaster into triumph.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 553 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Andrew Lang

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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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