Dragon Feathers
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$23.99
| Exquisitely illustrated by a Russian husband and wife team, this picture book transports the reader to a timeless world of magical logic and fantastical reason. The sprightly narrative recounts a German folktale about thwarted love, yet tells it with such humor and verve that it seems brand-new. A woodcutter's son must prove his worth by plucking three golden feathers from a much-feared dragon. He succeeds in his mission with help from the fiery monster's kindly wife and thus wins love, riches and respect. Precise oil paintings in earth tones--sepia, slate, terracotta--recall the work of Gennady Spirin in their attention to detail and wonderful overtures toward realism. Yet on closer examination the artwork is unsettling and filled with extraordinary details: a unicorn roams, a set of bagpipes dances on stumpy legs, symbols abound and letters hover through the air spelling secret words. Hardcover. Ages 8-up. |
