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Adapted by Barder Gemma; Illustrated by Panayi, Helen
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From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages!
Strange things are happening in Moscow. A giant cat walks on its hind-legs and a witch with red hair flies through the sky on a broomstick. There’s a sell-out show at the theatre with a devilish magician who seems to be behind everything. But how? And what does it have to do with an unfinished book about Jesus and Pontius Pilate?
Can the residents of Moscow figure out what is true, and what is simply a story?
About The Russian Classics Children”s Collection:
From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
Biographical note
Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children’s and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She’s now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine. Gemma writes a wide range of children’s books for Sweet Cherry, with more projects in the pipeline. Helen is a children”s illustrator and lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire. She enjoys illustrating fun and colourful characters and building a world around them.
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An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages!
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Strange things are happening in Moscow. A giant cat walks on its hind-legs and a witch with red hair flies through the sky on a broomstick. There’s a sell-out show at the theatre with a devilish magician who seems to be behind everything. But how? And what does it have to do with an unfinished book about Jesus and Pontius Pilate?
Can the residents of Moscow figure out what is true, and what is simply a story?
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