Review: Wonderful adaptation of a traditional Russian fairy tale
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 14, 2014
Today’s kids will easily relate to this modern adaptation of a popular Russian folk tale about the Firebird, a magical bird with healing feathers. The two main characters, Alex and Katie, embark on a quest to find the Firebird and get one of its feathers to heal their aunt’s leg. Their adventure is dangerous: there is an evil witch, a spooky cave, and a cage made of bones.The ending is a happy one, like it is supposed to be in a children’s fairy tale. I loved the imagery and the subtle moral lesson: using force will not accomplish anything positive, but kindness and compassion will.