Illustrated by Naresh Kumar

In my journeys, I encountered different cultures and civilisations. I prided myself

on being a trusted friend to good and decent people from many lands.

I believed in justice and fought to defend the weak and the oppressed.

I was ever ready to fight evil, no matter what form it took.

*Second Muslim dynasty, established by Caliph Abu al-Abbas, spanning the period between 750 CE and 1258 CE

My name is Sinbad, from the city of Basrah. During the 8th century of

the Abbasid Caliphate*, I travelled the seven seas in search of adventure.

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My exploits were legendary, and stories about me were told throughout the civilised world.

People spoke of how I helped the villagers of Apposa against the man-eating apes

that had driven them from their land, and put a stop to their reign of terror.

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They talked of how I fought and blinded the giant on the island of Goul, thus saving my crew from becoming the monster’s feast.

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And they revelled in the tale of how I discovered the city of the Halkians

– demon-possessed people who transformed into murderous birdmen

– and put an end to their horrors.

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I wonder what King Haakim needs?

It must be important if he dispatched ships

just to find you.

Whatever it is, I know it is important.

I have known him for many years. Haakim’s a proud man and not one to ask favours

from even his closest friends.

I was always ready to help those who needed me. So, when I received a plea for

assistance from King Haakim of Hasis, my crew and I set sail for

his country immediately.

And how are you today,

Miko?

CHEE! CHEE!

Ahoy, all hands! Land

ahead!

Sinbad, the lookout has spotted

Hasis.

That’s excellent news, Litho. With the wind at our backs, and

you as my first mate, we certainly arrived here

in good time.

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Sinbad, the legendary hero of the high seas, has faced many adventures in his time, but none will challenge him more than the one he f inds when he answers a call for help from an old friend, King Haakim of Hasis.

Haakim's son, Prince Habib, is spoilt and self-centred and is becoming too much for his father to handle. Haakim knows that if the boy continues his wayward ways, he will never become the leader Hasis deserves. Fearing for the fate of his son and his subjects, Haakim implores Sinbad to help put the boy on the straight and narrow path.

Sinbad has faith that Habib can change. But when the prince puts Sinbad and his crew in jeopardy, sending them on a dangerous and perilous journey, his faith is put to test. Will Habib live up to his potential, and become the man his father wants him to be?

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