The Seven Voyages of Sinbad The Sailor: 5 The Sea Monster and the Old Man of the Sea

The Seven Voyages of Sinbad The Sailor: 5 The Sea Monster and the Old Man of the Sea

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authorFanos Academy

Sinbad, restless for adventure, faces a monstrous sea creature and is shipwrecked. On an island, he encounters a seemingly frail old man who cunningly traps him in a harrowing ordeal. Discover how Sinbad outsmarts his captor and learns a vital lesson about discerning true weakness from deceptive burdens.

age8 - 12 years old
emotional intelligence
Geographic Adventures
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