Review: Fills the soul with magic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 4, 2013
Firebird: Adventure OneWithout doubt, Firebird is a wonderfully entertaining story and a must-read for people of all ages with an interest in fantasy. It is a nicely descriptive tale which will draw you inside the pages of this magical book.The characters are strong and well defined- you can't help but walk alongside Alex, Katie and aunt Karina. The author makes you 'want' to go into the house and 'have' to peer inside the old thick book. The story tells and fills the soul with magic and lessons to be learned as the quest progresses. Any fan of The Chronicles of Narnia, Grimm or Hans Christian Anderson will be taken with this mystical book.Gousseva has crafted an amazing variation of a old Russian tale that will encapsulate all children.I can't help but love the cover. The colourful but flat and restrained image inspires any magical read and conveys a number of thoughts to me. Stemming from the most decorative oriental 18th century porcelains and the finest silk embroideries.Such a special 'feel' to the writing and I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone with magic in their heart.A great and well-written tale 5*****A must-read!