The Firebird
(Paperback)
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Publishing Details
The Firebird
By (Author) Mairi Mackinnon
Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Usborne Publishing Ltd
2nd December 2021
28th October 2021
United Kingdom
Classifications
ELT/ESL
Non Fiction
Educational: Modern (non-native or second) languages: Language learning: readers
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories
428.6
Physical Properties
Paperback
40
Width 170mm, Height 240mm, Spine 4mm
130g
Description
One of the most popular Russian folktales, retold for young readers.
Who is stealing golden apples from the King's magical orchard Prince Ivan sets out to find the thief; a journey on which he's helped by Silver Wolf to trace first the Firebird, then the winged Horse of Power, then the princess Marya, held captive by the wicked sorcerer Kaschey. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: A2. 800 headwords, 2405 words.
Author Bio
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.
