The Tale of the Firebird

Written by Gennady Spirin · Translated by Tatiana Popova

A prince's quest for the Firebird leads to magical encounters and unexpected treasures.

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32 pages· 1,827 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· ~780L

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Bookroo's summary

Ivan-Tsarevitch, the Tsar's youngest son, embarks on a daring quest for the legendary Firebird. Guided by a talking wolf, he faces the fearsome Baba Yaga and battles Koshchei the Immortal to rescue an enchanted princess. As he navigates this mystical world, Ivan discovers that the true treasure lies beyond the Firebird's beauty. Will his journey reveal more than he ever imagined? Dive into this rich retelling of a timeless Russian tale, where magic and bravery intertwine.

From the publisher

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.

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