In "Firebird" by Catherine Ryan Hyde, the story follows the journey of a young girl named "Hannah" as she grapples with the pain of a recent family tragedy. Set against the backdrop of a breathtakingly beautiful landscape, she encounters an estranged artist, whose own struggles and past decisions influence Hannah's healing process. As they share their stories, they form an unlikely bond that helps both to confront their grief and discover the power of hope and forgiveness. Through their connection, Hannah learns to rise from the ashes of her loss, much like a firebird reborn. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Templar Books .
Saviour Pirotta has written a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts and won awards both here and in the US.
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.
