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Description for The Firebird
Hardback. The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Illustrator(s): Massari, Alida. Series: Young Reading Series Two. Num Pages: 64 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: YFJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 206 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 214.
The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father’s golden apples. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated generations, and inspired iconic paintings, music and ballet. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father’s golden apples. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated generations, and inspired iconic paintings, music and ballet. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Product Details
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Series
Young Reading Series Two
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781409506690
SKU
V9781409506690
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Mairi Mackinnon
Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.
Reviews for The Firebird
"Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming." - The Irish Sunday Independent; "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading ... Read more