The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend (15th Anniversary Edition) - Couverture souple

Shepard, Aaron

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1620355043 ISBN 13 : 9781620355046

Editeur : Skyhook Press, 2017

Synopsis

Sadko the musician loved his city of Novgorod, the richest and most free in all Russia. With its great feasts, its white stone churches, its merchant visitors from many lands, Sadko felt there was no better place to be. Yet he was lonely too, for the rich young ladies who danced to his music would never favor anyone so poor.

One night he takes his twelve-string gusli and goes alone to play by the River Volkhov. Suddenly from the water rises the Sea King, who invites the astonished musician to play at his underwater palace. But how will Sadko get there? And how will he get back? And will he want to return at all, when he meets the Sea King's lovely daughter?

One of the most popular legends of Russia, Sadko's story is found in medieval epic ballads, as well as in a popular opera by Rimsky-Korsakov. It is retold here in elegant prose, complemented by the entrancing illustrations of a modern Russian master.

TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS -- A READER'S THEATER SCRIPT FOR THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN AARON'S BOOK "FOLKTALES ON STAGE" OR ON AARON'S WEB SITE.

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Aaron Shepard is the award-winning author of "The Baker's Dozen," "The Sea King's Daughter," "The Monkey King," and many more children's books. His stories have appeared often in Cricket magazine, while his Web site is known internationally as a prime resource for folktales, storytelling, and reader's theater. Once a professional storyteller, Aaron specializes in lively retellings of folktales and other traditional literature, which have won him honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the American Folklore Society.

Gennady Spirin, with a style he describes as "fairy-tale realism," is one of the world’s most esteemed children’s illustrators. His honors include five gold medals from the Society of Illustrators, the Golden Apple from the Bratislava International Biennial, First Prize at the Bologna and Barcelona international book fairs, and four appearances on the New York Times list of Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year. Born and trained in Russia before moving to the United States, Gennady already knew well the legend of Sadko and welcomed the chance to contribute his sumptuous art to this retelling.

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HONORS

1997 New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year

1998 American Library Association Notable Children's Books

1998 NCSS/CBC Notable Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies

1997 Aesop Accolade, American Folklore Society

1998 Honor Title, Storytelling World Awards

1997 Cincinnati Enquirer Best Illustrated Children's Books

American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

Starred review, Publishers Weekly

Featured on "CBS This Morning"

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"Emotionally authentic prose and jewel-like illustrations make this an exquisite volume. . . . [A] mood of eloquent enchantment." -- Publishers Weekly, Aug. 25, 1997, starred review

"Exquisite." -- The New York Times Book Review, Oct. 26, 1997

"Knock-your-socks-off beautiful. . . . Will stay in a family's library forever." -- Valerie Lewis, "CBS This Morning," Dec. 11, 1997

"Retains the flavor of Old Russia. . . . A fascinating spin on mermaid/human interaction." -- Denise Anton Wright, School Library Journal, Dec. 1997

"The telling is descriptive yet very accessible. . . . The pictures are gorgeous and resplendent with extraordinary details." -- Stephanie Zvirin, American Library Association Booklist, Nov. 15, 1997

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

An absolute feast of a book. Sumptious illustrations and rich text bring for the first time to an English speaking audience, this beautiful Russian folktale. It is the story of Sadko, a poor seafaring merchant-musician who has been asked to play for the Sea King's daughter, Volkhova in his under water palace. Adventure, romance and a heartbreaking decision await Sadko when he goes to the palace to play. The young musician's life and fortunes are about to be changed forever.

Biographie de l'auteur

Aaron Shephard, a former professional muscian, is the author of numerous retellings of traditional literature. He lives in California.

Gennady Spirin is an internationally renowned illustrator, known for his beautiful pictures exquisitely rendered in pencil and watercolour. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and three sons.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Skyhook Press
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1620355043
• ISBN 13: 9781620355046
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Spirin Gennady
• Nombre de pages: 33
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible