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The Firebird


School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

No. of pages 32

Published: 2005

Great for age 6-11 years

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In "The Firebird" by Demi, the story unfolds in a mystical realm where a beautiful firebird captures the longing of a young prince. This enchanting creature possesses breathtaking feathers that hold the power to grant wishes. The prince embarks on a perilous journey to capture the firebird, motivated by dreams of love and glory. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about sacrifice, bravery, and the true meaning of happiness. The tale is woven with rich illustrations and vibrant folklore elements, making it a captivating read for children and adults alike, celebrating the magic of dreams and the importance of love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Henry Holt & Company .

Demi is the award-winning author of over 130 bestselling children's books. Her titles have sold over half a million copies. The Empty Pot was selected by former First Lady Barbara Bush as one of the books to be read on the ABC Radio Network Program Mrs. Bush's Story Time, sponsored by the Children's Literacy Initiative. Demi's book Gandhi was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. In addition, she represented the United States at the First International Children's Book Conference in Beijing, China. She lives with her husband in Yarrow Point, WA.

 

This book contains the following story:

The Firebird
The firebird was stealing the Tsar's famous golden apples, so he set his three sons a quest to find the firebird and bring it back to him. Dimitri and Vassili set off together and the youngest son, Ivan , was forced to go alone. When the Grey Wolf tears Ivan's horse to pieces he thinks it is all over for him, but guilt at his actions forces the Grey Wolf to carry Ivan to his destination. With help from the wolf Ivan manages to beat his brothers and retrieve not only the firebird but also the beautiful princess.