{"product_id":"the-many-assassinations-of-samir-the-seller-of-dreams-newbery-honor-award-winner-hardcover","title":"The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams: Newbery Honor Award Winner - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel Nayeri\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniel Miyares\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e BEST OF THE YEAR: \u003cbr\u003e NPR - \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e - Chicago Public Library - Evanston Public Library - \u003ci\u003eKirkus - \u003c\/i\u003eWall Street Journal \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Silk Road comes to life in this picaresque epic adventure with twists and turns and a wonderful surprise ending from Printz Medalist Daniel Nayeri \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fans of Salman Rushdie's \u003ci\u003eHaroun and The Sea of Stories\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/i\u003e will fall in love with the bond between Monkey and Samir--in this swashbuckling all-ages page-turner from national bestseller Daniel Nayeri and featuring full-color illustrations from Daniel Miyares. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Adventurous, funny and nimble. Daniel Nayeri understands this relationship between storytelling and magic, and finds every opportunity to celebrate it. \" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Daniel Nayeri and artist Daniel Miyares conjure a richly colored 11th-century realm of merchants and swindlers, camels and donkeys, caravanserai and spice bazaars, and the gaudiest array of mercenaries ever assembled in a book for young readers.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 4 STARRED REVIEWS  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★\"An epic ­adventure with an enduring message about love and family.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- School Library Journal (starred)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"Filled with the multicultural hustle and bustle of the Silk Road, enlivened by the unpredictable nature of unreliable storytellers, and adorned with whimsical, colorful illustrations, this is a strange, wondrous, and creative tale. Can family be found along the Silk Road, or will everyone ultimately betray you? An enticing taste of a rich historical world.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (starred)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"Readers will find more than expected, including tender philosophies, complex characterizations, heaps of humor, a masterful twist, and most importantly, just a great story, beautifully told.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"Blends playful humor, solid pacing, and fully realized characters into a witty, assassin-studded traveler's yarn that also serves as a memorable, lively portrait of the 11th-century Silk Road.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Nayeri's immersive writing style brings a you-are-there energy to the depiction of the harsh but gorgeous environment of the Silk Road, and an informative author's note further details the geography of the trail, its economic and social value, and the many people who traversed it. The book ends with a simple but profound reminder that love comes in many forms, it is almost always messy and unpredictable, and it is almost always worth every effort toward it.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBCCB \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Daniel Nayeri has a gift. The child that reads this will not forget it, and how many books that come out for this age range can say the same? Is there anything else out there like it? I will simply say this: If you hand this book to someone, they will definitely have an opinion of it. You may, in fact, end up loving it in the end, or cursing it to the heavens. A tome with a soul tied inextricably to that of its titular character. Better read it.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Betsy Bird, \u003ci\u003eSLJ's Fuse 8 Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Award-winning author \u003cb\u003eDaniel Nayeri\u003c\/b\u003e, who was born in Iran and immigrated to Oklahoma as a refugee, captivated readers with his poignant memoir\u003ci\u003e Everything Sad Is Untrue\u003c\/i\u003e (Printz Award) and the epic adventure \u003ci\u003eThe Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e (Newbery Honor). A former publisher, editor, and pastry chef, he resides along the East Coast with his family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Miyares\u003c\/b\u003e is a critically acclaimed picture book author and illustrator. Some of his books include: \u003ci\u003eFloat, Night Out, That is My Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBring Me A Rock!\u003c\/i\u003e. Daniel has been called \"...a master of visual storytelling.\"- Jody Hewston, Kinderlit, and \"...enchanting, versatile\" - \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He believes that our stories have the power to connect us all. Daniel's story currently takes place in Lenexa, KS with his wife, their two wonderful children, and a dog named Violet that gives them all a run for their money.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9.06 x 7.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newbery Medal (2024)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63162208977245,"sku":"9781646143030","price":30.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/OHluUWlSYXFoNG5lb2NzK01iLzFYZz09.webp?v=1768932842","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/the-many-assassinations-of-samir-the-seller-of-dreams-newbery-honor-award-winner-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}