This is a beautifully illustrated adaptation of a popular Russian folk tale.
...When Dimitri finds a feather from the fabled Firebird, evil Tsar orders him to capture the bird. He is also commanded to fetch the beautiful fairy princess Vassilissa, to retrieve her wedding dress from a golden cask at the bottom of the sea, and eventually to jump into a vat of boiling water. In the end, Tsar gets what he deserves and Dimitri wins Vassilissa's hand in marriage. Demi, who retold the tale and illustrated it, conveys the magic of Russian folklore, and her pen-and-ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations are simply extraordinary. The myriad of small details will fascinate readers of all ages!
In English language. Recommended age: 4 to 8.
Publisher: Henry and Holt Company (New York). Large format. Softcover. 32 pages.
