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Search - The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend (15th Anniversary Edition)

The Sea King's Daughter A Russian Legend - 15th Anniversary Edition
Author: Aaron Shepard

Sadko the musician loved his city of Novgorod, the richest and most free in all Russia. With its great feasts, its white stone churches, its merchant visitors from many lands, Sadko felt there was no better place to be. Yet he was lonely too, for the rich young ladies who danced to his music would never favor anyone so poor. One night he take... more »s his twelve-string gusli and goes alone to play by the River Volkhov. Suddenly from the water rises the Sea King, who invites the astonished musician to play at his underwater palace. But how will Sadko get there? And how will he get back? And will he want to return at all, when he meets the Sea King's lovely daughter? One of the most popular legends of Russia, Sadko's story is found in medieval epic ballads, as well as in a popular opera by Rimsky-Korsakov. It is retold here in elegant prose, complemented by the entrancing illustrations of a modern Russian master. 1997 New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year

1998 American Library Association Notable Children's Books

1998 NCSS/CBC Notable Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies

1997 Aesop Accolade, American Folklore Society

1998 Honor Title, Storytelling World Awards

1997 Cincinnati Enquirer Best Illustrated Children?s Books

American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

Starred review, Publishers Weekly

Featured on CBS This Morning ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Aaron Shepard is the award-winning author of "The Baker's Dozen," "The Maiden of Northland," "Lady White Snake," and many more children's books. His stories have appeared often in Cricket magazine, while his Web site is known internationally as a prime resource for folktales, storytelling, and reader's theater. Gennady Spirin, with a style he describes as "fairy-tale realism," is one of the world?s most esteemed children?s illustrators. His honors include five gold medals from the Society of Illustrators, the Golden Apple from the Bratislava International Biennial, First Prize at the Bologna and Barcelona international book fairs, and four appearances on the New York Times list of Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year. Born and trained in Russia before moving to the United States, Gennady already knew well the legend of Sadko and welcomed the chance to contribute his sumptuous art to this retelling. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// "Emotionally authentic prose and jewel-like illustrations make this an exquisite volume. . . . [A] mood of eloquent enchantment." -- Publishers Weekly, Aug. 25, 1997, starred review "The telling is descriptive yet very accessible. . . . The pictures are gorgeous and resplendent with extraordinary details." -- Stephanie Zvirin, American Library Association Booklist, Nov. 15, 1997 "Aaron Shepard proves once again that he is one of the finest authors working in the field of folktales today. Meticulous research and a respect for the story, as well as those who have told it, characterize all of Aaron's works. Set off by illustrations that are as wondrous and detailed as the story, this is a book that begs to be read aloud." -- Kip Nead, Growing Up, Nov. 1997 "Involving. . . . Stunning." -- Susie Wilde, WUNC-FM "Lush language and Gennady Spirin's intricate watercolors make The Sea King's Daughter a feast for ear and eye." -- Mary Quattlebaum, Washington Parent, May 1998 "Rich. . . . This book will delight students of all ages." -- The Mailbox Bookbag, Aug.-Sept. 1998 "Shepard masterfully brings this story to a new audience." -- Janet Marnatti, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nov. 15, 1998 "A satisfying story, beautifully illustrated." -- Marilyn Courtot, Children's Literature, June 1998

ISBN-13: 9780938497493
ISBN-10: 0938497499
Publication Date: 4/7/2011
Pages: 36
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Publisher: Skyhook Press
Book Type: Paperback
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Children's Books >> Literature & Fiction >> Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths >> Multicultural

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