Doppol - Smart Book Recommendations

Book details

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Published in
2023
3.96
on Goodreads (2,118)

Description

A new all-ages adventure tale from Printz Medal Winner, 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 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? For fans of The Little Prince and Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
224 pages

Why to read

  • Intriguing plot full of twists
  • Richly imagined fantasy world
  • Complex characters with depth
  • Themes of self-discovery and resilience