The Voyages of Sindbad
Denys Johnson-Davies
The Voyages of Sindbad
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Denys Johnson-Davies
Illustrated by Mohamed Ta'Eb
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The salty breeze stings your face as the ship creaks and groans under the endless sky. Waves crash like thunder around you while Sindbad braves mysterious islands and magical creatures. Every journey is full of surprises, wonder, and a little bit of danger that tugs at your heart.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book presents a retelling of four of Sindbad's legendary voyages from the classic collection The Thousand and One Nights. Suitable for young adults, it offers a mix of adventure and folklore rich in cultural history. Parents should note that while the stories include fantastical elements and some peril, the content is appropriate for teens interested in traditional tales and mythology.
Why we rated The Voyages of Sindbad 7LP
The Voyages of Sindbad is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Voyages of Sindbad works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Voyages of Sindbad as 7LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, The Voyages of Sindbad explores adventure, fantasy world-building, folklore, history, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, folklore.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789775325310
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Amideast
- Published
- June 1994
- Type
- Fiction