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The Firebirdby Jane Yolen
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In a certain land, in a certain kingdom — as they say in old Russia — on the far side of a certain tangled wood, a garden shimmered like a green jewel....Inside that jewellike garden, an evil wizard named Kostchei the Deathless holds a princess and her nine maidens captive, turning all those who attempt to save them to stone. But help is nearby — Prince Ivan searching the nearby tangled wood for food, finds the young women and vows to save them. And with some help from the powerful and mischievous Firebird, as well as with much true courage from within, Prince Ivan will slay a horde of demons and Kostchei himself in order to free the damsels. Jane Yolen's rich, mystical narrative is based on both the well-known Russian folktale and the famous Balanchine/Stravinsky ballet. Enhancing that theme, Vladimir Vagin has created exquisite paintings with a double focus: The folktale takes center stage, while intricate vignettes of the ballet serve as a border. The result is a seamlessly woven multilayered tapestry of story and art that will make this book a treasure for ballet lovers new and old. Synopsis:The famous ballet of a prince who rescues ten maidens with the help of the magical Firebird is retold by bestselling author Jane Yolen, who captures all the wonder and mystery of this well-known Russian folk tale. Full-color illustrations.
About the AuthorJane Yolen has written and edited many books for children, including The Girl Who Loved the Wind, Owl Moon, and The Seeing Stick. Dr. Yolen (she received an honorary degree for her writing) taught children's literature at Smith College and is a much sought after speaker and lecturer. She is past president of the Science Fiction Writers of America, has served on the board of directors of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators since its inception, and is a founding member of the Bay State Writers Guild. She has been the recipient of several prestigious writing awards including the Kerlan Award and the Regina Medal. Ms. Yolen lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts with her husband, David Stemple. She is the mother of three grown children. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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