The Firebird

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Firebird
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mairi Mackinnon
Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti
SeriesEnglish Readers Level 2
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 170
ISBN/Barcode 9781474991162
ClassificationsDewey:428.6
Audience
ELT / TEFL
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 28 October 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

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 Biography

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.