The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
Arthur Ransome
Illustrated by Uri Shulevitz
Ages 5 to 8
Hardback
01 January 1968Imprint: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Synopsis
When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way.
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is the winner of the 1969 Caldecott Medal.
Details
01 January 196848 pages
9780374324421Imprint: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Reviews
“A delightful picture-book version of the Russian folktale about the simple third son who, through the magical powers of the Listener, Swift-goer, Drinker, and others, performs the tasks set by the Czar and wins the princess. The handsome illustrations which fill the pages with animation and gleaming colors have a folk character and Russian flavor.” —Starred, Booklist
