Book

The many assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Call Number

  • J NAYE (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)

Publication Information

Montclair : Levine Querido, 2023.

Physical Description

216 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

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?"--

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.

Subjects

Added Authors

Daniel Miyares