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Firebird

Mercedes Lackey (1996)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesFairy Tale stories #
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.86

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

QuestFish out of Water

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.

A gentle fairy tale adventure with magical challenges and a classic true love romance. No violence beyond mild fantasy peril; suitable for middle grade readers who enjoy quest stories.

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 hero through enchanted Russia with a talking fox companion.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingRussian FolkloreRomantic Fantasy