AdventureMiddle Grade
Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams
2023·224 pages
A young monk and a cunning scammer journey along the Silk Road, dodging assassins in a vibrant, adventurous tale.
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A young monk and a cunning scammer journey along the Silk Road, dodging assassins in a vibrant, adventurous tale.
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NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER BEST OF THE YEAR: NPR - Booklist - School Library Journal - Chicago Public Library - Evanston Public Library - Kirkus - Wall Street Journal 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 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...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content present
Violence & gore
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Six assassination attempts and peril; not graphic or gory
Profanity
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No strong language present
Substance use
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Brief mentions of characters drinking and getting drunk
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation depicted
Religious content
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Monk background, monastery conflict, and Christian allusions
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Themes of servitude, debt bondage, and freedom
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Child sold into servitude; physical abuse and mob violence
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