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Firebird

Kathy Tyers (1987)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesFirebird (Kathy Tyers) #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.18

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

A young nobleman, who has glimpsed the legendary, enchanted Firebird, is banished from his homeland. He journeys through a fantastical version of Old Russia, solving magical mazes and befriending a talking fox, before falling in love with the Firebird herself who is actually an enchanted maiden who has been waiting for true love to break the spell that holds her captive.

Is Firebird appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This classic fairy tale retelling features a nobleman's magical quest to break a curse through true love. The story includes fantastical challenges and enchanted creatures but no violence, sexual content, or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love fairy tales and magical quests will enjoy following a nobleman through enchanted mazes with a talking fox companion as he tries to save an enchanted maiden.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingRussian FolkloreRomantic FantasyQuest Fantasy