The Tale of the Firebird

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 09/30/2002
ISBN: 9780399235849
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 11.96h x 9.34w x 0.39d
Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - Winner

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2002 pg. 1144
Publishers Weekly 08/05/2002 pg. 72
School Library Journal 09/01/2002 pg. 218
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2002 pg. 126
Booklist 11/15/2002 pg. 606
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 120 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 120 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Publishers Weekly 08/06/2002

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 59607 / Tale of the Firebird
Reading Level: 5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5