Written by Andrew Lang, The Arabian Nights (The Seven Voyages of Sin bad) This book comprises of the seven voyages of Sinbad the sailor. During these seven voyages, Sinbad visits many strange lands and encounters giant birds, huge serpents, cannibals and other monsters. There are stories of him where he is buried, sold into slavery and also provided with riches. Despite his many misfortunes, Sinbad always returns home safe and sound. The Moran Classic Readers is an illustrated collection of abridged versions of the popular classics. The series has been specially designed to suit young readers between the ages of 9 and 16. The stories have been carefully retold and illustrated to stimulate the interest of young readers and encourage good reading habits. For the first time, these classics have been recreated with a focussed educational objective, making them ideal for use in schools as well. Each story contains many questions to test the reader's understanding and appreciation of the story. The questions are structured to appear at the end of the book. In addition, each story also contains a detailed glossary that explains difficult words and phrases. This is aimed at improving the reader's vocabulary. The series is also valuable for leisure reading.