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  • Published: 22 December 2011
  • ISBN: 9781448120628
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 46

Grey Wolf, Prince Jack and the Firebird: A Magic Beans Story



A short story from the Magic Beans series. Join Prince Jack on his brave quest to catch a firebird.

When fruit is stolen from his golden tree, the King is furious! Prince Jack must locate the culprit, but his simple quest to find the thief soon turns into a thrilling tale of love, friendship and betrayal . . .

This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children.

This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.

  • Published: 22 December 2011
  • ISBN: 9781448120628
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 46

About the author

Alan Garner

Alan Garner was born in Congleton, Cheshire, in 1934. His began writing his first novel at the age of 22 and is renowned as one of Britain's outstanding writers for young adults. He has won many prizes for his writing, and, in 2001 he was awarded the OBE for services to literature.

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