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Firebirds Soaring: An Anthology of Original Speculative Fiction
Firebirds Soaring An Anthology of Original Speculative Fiction
Author: Sharyn November (Editor)
19 stories that range from fantasy to futuristic to historical to genre defying. — First Firebirds. Then Firebirds Rising. Now there is Firebirds Soaring, the third anthology of original stories by some of today’s finest writers of fantasy and science fiction. These authors, including Nancy Farmer (T...  more »), Ellen Klages (The Green Glass Sea), Margo Lanagan (Black Juice), and Jane Yolen (The Devil’s Arithmetic), have brought new worlds and Old Magic to life in nineteen remarkable pieces of short fiction. Mike Dringenberg, co-creator of Sandman with Neil Gaiman, contributes decorative vignettes. Firebirds Soaring -- like Firebirds and Firebirds Rising -- sets the standard for short fiction for teenagers and adult fans of the genre.

Illustrations, decorations by Mike Dringenberg.

Contents, 19 stories:

  • Kingmaker / by Nancy Springer
  • A ticket to ride / by Nancy Farmer
  • A thousand tails / by Christopher Barzak
  • All under heaven / by Chris Roberson
  • Singing on a star / by Ellen Klages
  • Egg magic / by Louise Marley
  • Flatland / by Kara Dalkey
  • Dolly the dog-soldier / by Candas Jane Dorsey
  • Ferryman / by Margo Lanagan
  • The ghosts of strangers / by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
  • Three twilight tales / by Jo Walton
  • The dignity he's due / by Carol Emshwiller
  • Power and magic / by Marly Youmans
  • Court ship / by Sherwood Smith
  • Little Red / by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple
  • The myth of Fenix / by Laurel Winter
  • Fear and loathing in Lalanna / by Nick O'Donohoe
  • Bonechewer's legacy / by Clare Bell
  • Something worth doing / by Elizabeth E. Wein
ISBN-13: 9780142405529
ISBN-10: 0142405523
Publication Date: 9/4/2008
Pages: 592
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
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Publisher: Firebird
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Usually there's at least one SERIOUS dud in every anthology, but not so with this one. I borrowed it from my university library, and each and every story has been varying degrees of awesome. I have to say that "Singing on a Star" is my favorite, though. Just the right amount of fantasy and creepiness to keep me turning the pages. Although I also felt that "Egg Magic" was fabulous.


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