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The Tale Of The Firebird Hardback - 2002
by Gennady Spirin; Gennady Spirin (Illustrator)
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- near fine
- Hardback
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.
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- Title The Tale Of The Firebird
- Author Gennady Spirin; Gennady Spirin (Illustrator)
- Illustrator Gennadij Spirin
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First edition
- Condition Used - Near Fine
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Philomel Books, New York
- Publication date 2002
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # 6376
- ISBN 9780399235849 / 0399235841
- Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
- Dimensions 11.96 x 9.34 x 0.39 in (30.38 x 23.72 x 0.99 cm)
- Age range 04 to 08 years
- Grade levels P - 3
- Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects Fairy tales, Folklore - Russia
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2001036660
- Dewey Decimal Code 398.209
- Quantity available 1
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Summary
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.
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.
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Citations
- Booklist, 11/15/2002, Page 606
- Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 11/01/2002, Page 126
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2002, Page 120
- Kirkus Review - Children, 08/01/2002, Page 1144
- Publishers Weekly, 08/05/2002, Page 72
- School Library Journal, 09/01/2002, Page 218
