A book was read aloud to my second grade class in 1955. The book was as I recall about a boy named CHAD ??? who was lost and was on a quest with the help of others along the way to find his home (I think he was from a wealthy or royal family). After a series of adventures he did indeed make it home. The only adventure I think that I remember (60 years ago) he and his pals came upon a remote steep canyon the floor of which was littered with precious stones. They threw raw meat into the canyon and buzzards picked up the meat – they ate the meat on the ground level and left the stones for Chad and his pals . I know this is vague and may not be very reliable but perhaps you can find the book title. It is funny the things that dwell in the memories of childhood. The story was a great adventure for the class of 2nd graders.
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My children had a library book containing a modern adaptation of Sinbad’s travels (the sailor character from the Arabian Nights) which had a similar story of a valley of diamonds which was also infested with snakes. The sailor and his friend threw meat in to tempt the birds of prey, which then scared away the snakes, allowing the men to escape with their pockets full of jewels.
I suppose it’s remotely possible that you misheard or misremembered Sinbad as Chad, but if not, maybe it was a modern (for 60 years ago) retelling with the names changed?
thanks it is a very good lead I will get the 7 voyages of sinbad