Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description:

In a certain kingdom, in a certain faraway land, magic stirs at every turn. Here lives the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, a brave prince named Ivan, a twelve-headed serpent that swallows the land in darkness, a wood sprite who speaks to the moon, a feather that turns into a prince the moment it touches the ground, a princess with magic at her fingertips, and a sorcerer who simply cannot be killed. Before any prince, princess, or ordinary soul can find true love and a happy ending, riddles must be unravelled, perilous worlds entered, daring feats attempted, and looming disasters turned aside. This collection, retold for young readers, gathers some of Russia's best-loved tales — by turns dark, funny, heart-warming, and brimming with adventure. Steeped in wonder and rich storytelling tradition, these stories will captivate the young and the not-so-young alike.