David and the Phoenix
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of...
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This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
2940012710185 (0012710180)
Publish date: November 28th 2010
Publisher: New Century Books
Edition language: English
I read this because David Weber recommended it highly. I probably would have enjoyed it more 24 years ago. If I have children, I will read it to them.
A charming fantasy adventure for children (ages 7-12?). David and his family move to a new house, with a mountain behind it. On the mountain, David discovers a phoenix that befriends him. Together they have several adventures, while trying to protect the phoenix from the scientist that hunts it.
Quite enjoyed this one. Read the 'Gutenberg' version on my Ereader. Its a child's book, so a very quick and easy read for an adult. The story is light and rather humourous. The Phoenix is a bit of a dope, but amusingly so. His boastfulness and pride more a cover, without overshadowing the child char...
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