| The Tale of the Firebird Contributor(s): Spirin, Gennady (Author), Spirin, Gennady (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0399235841 ISBN-13: 9780399235849 Publisher: Philomel Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2002 Annotation: The young son of the Tsar goes in search of the most beautiful gift of all for the princess. Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and illustrates it in his trademark rich, luminous style. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| LCCN: 2001036660 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 9.34" W x 11.96" (1.01 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 59607 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In all the world there is said to be nothing more beautiful than the Firebird. When Ivan-Tsarevitch, youngest son of the Tsar, goes on a quest for the amazing bird, he finds himself flying over mountains and woods on a talking wolf, confronting a wicked Baba Yaga, and rescuing an enchanted princess from Koshchei the Immortal. But when he returns from his magical journey, he brings home the most precious treasure of all. Gennady Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and has illustrated it in his trademark rich, luminous style. This retelling of a classic is sure to become the new standard. |