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Firebird

Susannah D'Angelou (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistQuest

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 classic fairy tale adventure with magical puzzles and a romantic curse-breaking ending. No violence beyond mild peril, no sexual content, entirely appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

A magical quest through Old Russia with talking animals, enchanted mazes, and a beautiful love story that breaks an ancient curse.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingRussian FolkloreMythic Fantasy