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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
'The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend' by Aaron Shepard and illustrated by Gennady Spirin is a wonderfully told and illustrated story from another time and place.
Sadko loves to play his twelve-strig gusli. He's good so he gets invited to play at feasts. He also like to play beside the River Vokhov that runs through his town of Novgorod. This is what leads him to meet the Kind of the Sea, and eventually his daughter. The rest you will have to find out for yourself.
It's a beautiful story told very well. The illustrations are sumptuous and carry the reader away to far off places. The book was first published in the late 90s, and won quite a few awards. It deserves to be a classic. I'm glad to see it reprinted here for a new audience.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Skyhook Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Sadko loves to play his twelve-strig gusli. He's good so he gets invited to play at feasts. He also like to play beside the River Vokhov that runs through his town of Novgorod. This is what leads him to meet the Kind of the Sea, and eventually his daughter. The rest you will have to find out for yourself.
It's a beautiful story told very well. The illustrations are sumptuous and carry the reader away to far off places. The book was first published in the late 90s, and won quite a few awards. It deserves to be a classic. I'm glad to see it reprinted here for a new audience.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Skyhook Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Interesting legend. I find it interesting what’s included in legends from other countries. Wow.
Book: The Sea King’s Daughter
Author: Aaron Shepard
Publisher: Skyhook Press
Genre: Children’s/ Folk Tales and Legends
Publication Date: December 6, 2010
Rating:
*Thank you NetGalley and Random House for a copy of this book in exchange for a review!*
The Low Down:
A tale straight from Russia. Sadko is an amazing musician living in Novgorod, Russia. He loves his music and his city, but he wishes to meet and marry a maiden. However, he is poor and no one will take him. That is, until he is swept to the underwater palace of the sea king where he is asked to play music for him and to marry one of his daughters…if he wishes.
My thoughts:
First, let’s appreciate the illustrations in this book.
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I thought this was a wonderful Russian Folktale. I enjoyed the amount of research that went into the retelling of the story and into the illustrations to make sure they stayed traditional. I liked the notes at the end as well that explained about the story, the city of Novgorod and about Russian Culture. I think this story would be good for all children, although I think that perhaps younger children may need their parents to help them read and understand. However, I think everyone can enjoy the stunning and magical illustrations that accompany the story. I also think this is a good addition for people who enjoy Russian Culture and who enjoy studying Russian Legends and Tales.
On a side note about the writing though… I felt the writing was a little disjointed and a little incomplete to me. The ending seemed rather abrupt to the detail in the beginning.
Author: Aaron Shepard
Publisher: Skyhook Press
Genre: Children’s/ Folk Tales and Legends
Publication Date: December 6, 2010
Rating:
*Thank you NetGalley and Random House for a copy of this book in exchange for a review!*
The Low Down:
A tale straight from Russia. Sadko is an amazing musician living in Novgorod, Russia. He loves his music and his city, but he wishes to meet and marry a maiden. However, he is poor and no one will take him. That is, until he is swept to the underwater palace of the sea king where he is asked to play music for him and to marry one of his daughters…if he wishes.
My thoughts:
First, let’s appreciate the illustrations in this book.
I thought this was a wonderful Russian Folktale. I enjoyed the amount of research that went into the retelling of the story and into the illustrations to make sure they stayed traditional. I liked the notes at the end as well that explained about the story, the city of Novgorod and about Russian Culture. I think this story would be good for all children, although I think that perhaps younger children may need their parents to help them read and understand. However, I think everyone can enjoy the stunning and magical illustrations that accompany the story. I also think this is a good addition for people who enjoy Russian Culture and who enjoy studying Russian Legends and Tales.
On a side note about the writing though… I felt the writing was a little disjointed and a little incomplete to me. The ending seemed rather abrupt to the detail in the beginning.
This is a beautiful book.
I wish I had this book when I was a child, but I had the joy to see my young niece's eyes light up as she saw the illustrations. I was an odd child, one who carried a history book wherever I went, and poured over the illustrations in them. My niece is also a quirky child, and needless to say, this book is meant for the quirky ones.
The illustrations in this story was stunning, vivid and capturing. The oil paints used were able to yield great details that my niece enjoyed finding. I love Russian fairy tales, and I am glad that Araon Shepard was able to illustrate it vividly.
This book is meant for the quirky, odd child in your life; and perhaps, it is also meant for the adults that were the quirky, odd child you were.
With love,
DearWilderness
I wish I had this book when I was a child, but I had the joy to see my young niece's eyes light up as she saw the illustrations. I was an odd child, one who carried a history book wherever I went, and poured over the illustrations in them. My niece is also a quirky child, and needless to say, this book is meant for the quirky ones.
The illustrations in this story was stunning, vivid and capturing. The oil paints used were able to yield great details that my niece enjoyed finding. I love Russian fairy tales, and I am glad that Araon Shepard was able to illustrate it vividly.
This book is meant for the quirky, odd child in your life; and perhaps, it is also meant for the adults that were the quirky, odd child you were.
With love,
DearWilderness
The thing about folk tales, done in picture books, is that they should be well written yes, but beautifully illustrated, and this fulfills both categories.
Gorgeously illustrated, with great detail to the Russian folk costume. Just staring at the pictures to see everything that is going on, is a great delight.
Throughly enjoyed this one.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing this book for an honest review.
Gorgeously illustrated, with great detail to the Russian folk costume. Just staring at the pictures to see everything that is going on, is a great delight.
Throughly enjoyed this one.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing this book for an honest review.
This is a fairy tale not quite following the usual recipe, which was refreshing to read. Beyond that, it's a book filled with stunningly beautiful art!
slow-paced
