Firebird

Firebird is an imaginative story inspired by myth and adventure. The tale follows a young protagonist who discovers a legendary Firebird — a mythical, magical bird of dazzling flames and feathers. As the character embarks on a journey with or to find the Firebird, they encounter mystical landscapes, challenges, and lessons about bravery, perseverance, and self-discovery. Through rich storytel…

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Aesop, a Greek slave who lived about 550 BC, told a version of this fable. The story was later recited in ancient Rome, where runaway slaves and criminals were often forced to fight wild animals in the arena. The fable has a satisfying moral: ‘A kindness is often repaid.’ This, as well as its strong drama, has made it a popular story for many centuries. Set in North Africa and Rome about 14…

USBORNE YOUNG READING: AESOP'S FABLES

Edition

Import, January 1, 2007

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-4749-2780-2

Collation

64 p. ; col.ill. ; 19 cm.

Series Title

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Call Number

398 WAT u c.1 2023020008

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