The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring - Couverture rigide

Sanderson, Ruth

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1566560799 ISBN 13 : 9781566560795

Editeur : Crocodile Books, 2016

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A beautiful retelling of the classic russian folktale with lavish full-colour oil paintings winner of the texas bluebonnet award.
Brave deeds and wondrous magic come together in this tale based on classic Russian folklore. A young huntsman named Alexi leaves home seeking adventure and fortune. Instead, he finds the Golden Mare, who pledges eternal loyalty in exchange for sparing her life. With the mare's help, Alexi become the Tsar's best huntsman, but then the jealous Tsar presents him with several impossible tasks, threatening to have him killed if he fails. Each time, Alexi secretly enlists the help of the Golden Mare and succeeds. But his final task is to win Yelena the Fair, a lovely young maiden whom the old Tsar wants as his bride. Will Alexi be able to use his own powers to save himself and Yelena?

Revue de presse :

Sanderson's narrative has a lush, lyrical quality. . . . Her dramatically lit firebird is nothing short of resplendent. --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Sumptuous oils full of splendid colors and textures, and wonderful figures that might be portraits in their verisimilitude. . . . Brilliantly painted. --Kirkus Reviews

Rich in color and decorative detail, the oil paintings have a distinctly narrative quality that enhances the book. --Booklist

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Crocodile Books
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1566560799
• ISBN 13: 9781566560795
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 32