David and the Phoenix - Illustrated
- ISBN-10
- 1609772954
- ISBN-13
- 9781609772956
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pages
- 85
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-02-10
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Edward Ormondroyd
Description
David has no greater wish than to explore the mountains behind his new home in North Carolina and as he does he finds a wonder never dreamed of, the Phoenix. The Phoenix introduces David to an endless list of his friends from mythology and in the process opens David's eyes to the wide world both the unseen world and seen world. In the unseen world David and the Phoenix share many adventures all the while a scientist is trying to capture the Phoenix to prove to the world that the bird is real. The phoenix takes David on "educational field trips" to meet sea monsters, fauns and other creatures. Plus they hatch a hysterical plot to scare off an over eager scientist from the phoenix's trail. David learns some valuable lessons about life, one is that nothing remains the same as one grows up. The other is... well perhaps you should read the book yourself and find your own lessons within the pages. A well written story, "David and the Phoenix" has no particular time setting so that it could very well be placed in current time. It brings back to me memories of times when life was much simpler, more pleasant and without the problems we as adults face. It's a story of childhood and the dreams that children of every age share and which we all to soon leave behind. Of course, there is the traditional fiery death of the phoenix in the story.
Get the book
Similar books
-
Phoenix
By SF Said“Please tell me they're not using the Starburner on Aquarius itself?” “It's going supernova right now,” said Lucky, his mind flinching at the memory of the dying star's screams. “That's where we saw the Starburner. And..
-
David Gentleman's London
By David Gentleman"David Gentleman's unique pen and watercolour drawings combine with ... text to create an unparalleled tour of London"--P. [4] of cover.
-
Artists Books in the Modern Era 1870-2000: The Reva and David Logan Collection of Illustrated Books
By Robert Flynn Johnson, Donna SteinAlmost every well-known painter and sculptor has created at least one book with original illustrations since the late 19th century. Publishers have engaged the imaginations of the finest writers, designers,...
-
Big Book of Business Cards
By David E. CarterThe Big Book of Business Cards showcases 2,500 business card designs, providing plenty of inspiration for every taste and type of business.
-
Glimpses of Phoenix: The Desert Metropolis in Written and Visual Media
By David William FosterRaised in a semii Mormon family in Mesa, the so-called second capital of the Church of Latter-day Saints, McKenzie, who went briefly to Arizona State and then to Brigham Young, only to return to ASU for Law School, had been offered a ...
-
Gynaecology Illustrated
By D. McK. Hart, Jane E. NormanThis is a visual presentation of gynaecology aimed at undergraduate medical students. The highly effective format is ideal for examination preparation - each page covers one topic with a concise...
-
David Gentleman's Britain
By David GentlemanHere is David Gentleman's unique pen and watercolour tour of the British landscape.
-
David Gentleman's Britain
By David GentlemanFrom the Isle of Wight to the Orkneys David Gentleman's stunning pen and watercolour illustrations combine with an insightful commentary to create a matchless portrait of the British Isles today.
-
Varjak Paw
By SF SaidBut can he save his own family from their fate? With wonderful integrated illustrations from acclaimed comic book artist Dave McKean, this book will appeal to all ages.
-
Forest Phoenix: How a Great Forest Recovers After Wildfire
By David LindenmayerDavid Lindenmayer, David Blair, Lachlan McBurney and Sam Banks.