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The Firebird
By Yolen, Jane & Vagin, Vladimir Vasilʹevich
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-06028-539-5
- Publisher
- New York : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2002.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2002
K-Gr 3 A well-known character in Russian folklore, the fierce and beautiful Firebird, is also featured in the ballet, set to the music of Igor Stravinsky. It is the ballet version of the story that Yolen and Vagin present in this richly hued picture book. Young Prince Ivan is hunting near the castle of the terrible demon Kostchei when he captures Firebird. In exchange for its freedom, the bird gives Ivan one of its feathers, which eventually helps him to defeat the demon and marry the beautiful princess imprisoned in the castle. The text makes the story c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
