the story: http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/032.html 28 Rare Books and Manuscripts Collection, Boston Public Library Great romantic suspense story in the vein of Mary Stewart. To see what your friends thought of this book, Folk and Fairy-Tale Lovers / Readers Who Appreciate Beautiful Picture-Book Art, Author/illustrator team Aaron Shepard and Gennady Spirin here present a breathtakingly gorgeous picture-book retelling of the Russian folk legend of Sadko, a musician in the medieval city of Novgorod. As usual, the illustration by Gennady Spirin was spectacular. The artwork in the book is exceptional and adds so much to the story. When he does go down and plays for the Sea King, his music so delights the Sea King, he offers him a daughter to marry. This is a children's book, but a gorgeously illustrated one that perfectly suits the early modern Russian setting. He is often called upon by the rich to perform. The narrator won me over with her straightforward, bold personality, her complicated relationship with her unlikeable father, and her relationship with the hero. Publisher Description. Mass Market Paperbound. It feels like a fairytale in its narrative style, and its near-miss ending. I haven't read this one before, and I appreciate that it is set in the modern day. Joining her estranged, obsessed father on a dive to find astonishing secrets from the ocean's floor, she cannot shake the feeling that she was meant to be here; that some ancient, inscrutable power is calling to her. Rate it * You Rated it * 0. The Sea King’s Daughter is a Russian legend that tells the story of Sadko, a poor musician who is unable to find a wife due to his lack of wealth. There, however, she seems to find herself as a part of a myth of her namesake, with the unlikely trio of three former resistance fighters (her father, another archeologist, and a dead friend, whose role has. You are going along just fine and then something weird happens, usually in the last 100 pages (as this did) that makes you wonder, "What the hell?". But I appreciated that B Mike never completely redeemed Frederick. Michaels really did write excellent romantic suspense, and this one has just a touch of the kind of excitement one looks to Mary Stewart for. well-told story with gorgeous illustrations. It had all the elements of an exciting adventure. A Russian folktale retold, with stunningly beautiful illustrations. Your sweet music reached us on the river bottom, where it pleased us greatly. Barbara Michaels. Any child would be thrilled with this book filled with beautiful pictures. The Sea King’s Daughter; The Sea King’s Daughter by Barbara Michaels September 1, 2008. Get on Katee's. Adventure, romance -- and a heartbreaking decision -- await the musician when he encounters the Sea King's beautiful daughter. One night he plays by a river and is visited by the Sea King, who invites him to play at his underground palace, but will … Pairing an engrossing and ultimately poignant tale from Shepard with beautifully ornate artwork from Spirin, The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend is an absolute pleasure to peruse. 4-6; modern fantasy; Beautiful love story between a man, his country, and a woman. Yet he was lonely too, for the rich young ladies who danced to his music would never favor anyone so poor. It provides an astounding lesson on making the right decisions. If you are looking for a book to give to a young reader or child that could become a favorite pick this one up. Interesting legend. The sea king's daughter 1913 Artist Gilbert Bayes PRBS England 04 Apr 1872 - 10 Jul 1953 All Details Exhibition history Bibliography Other works Art Set. Published as a picture book by Atheneum, New York, 1997, and reissued by Skyhook Press, Friday Harbor, Washington, 2011 Boring! This book just wasn't for me and I won't be trying anything else by this author. To this river I have come to visit one of my daughters, the Princess Volkhova. Refresh and try again. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. The book has really detailed and captivating art. When the Danish youth must solve the riddle of discovering the true daughter of the Troll among the fake shadows, she is among the last of the maiden shown to him; likewise in a Russian wonder-tale, Sadko chooses the river nymph Chernava who is the very last of three batches of one hundred maidens shown him by the Sea Tsar. I find it interesting what’s included in legends from other countries. Wow. More so than other books by Barbara Michaels, this reminded me of Mary Stewart. Refresh and try again. And my interest in the history of the location just wasn't enough to make the actual story...well, interesting. Soon her stay begins to unearth some old legends from a long dead past and to stir up some unpleasant memories from her father's past as well. This could be a great benefit for younger readers who want to try reading or being read this book. Tami Charles is a former teacher and the author of picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction. This book was...weird. SEA KING: Musician, behold the King of the Sea. There were earthquakes, a volcanic eruption, and a weird ancient female cult. His payment for music is "eat all the food you want"and is given a few coins. She needs the job and the money so she accepts, but when she steps foot onto Thera she can’t shake the feeling she’s been there before and the feeling that she’s meant to be there now. she has met a boy about her age at another dig on the island but cant tell him why she is really there or that fredrick is her dad. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Fresh new souls, drawn at random for some celestial cupboard where God keeps an unending supply? BORING, and there was one moment where I was waaay embarrassed to even be reading the novel. The Sea King’s Daughter- A Russian Legend told by Aaron Shephard and Illustrated by Gennady Spirin is a beautifully told and wonderfully illustrated folk-tale. Rich illustrations adorn this fairytale. Also the archaeological digs seem, to me, to be pretty amateurish. Aaron Shepard is the award-winning author of "The Baker's Dozen," "The Sea King's Daughter," "The Monkey King," and many more children's books. The story of a young Russian musician who loved his city and was invited to play for the Sea King in his palace. We’d love your help. EMBED. Will he marry? Hopefully they will be just as interesting. Very enjoyable! Nyx, the sea king's youngest daughter, detests her underwater palace; she yearns for the sunlit world above the waves. Nyx, the sea king's youngest daughter, detests her underwater palace; she yearns for the sunlit world above the waves. There is also a villa with a mysterious man and woman who live there, much gossiped about by the village. The Sea King's Daughter by Aaron Shepard is a beautifully woven retelling of one of the most known Russian legends. If he doesn't marry, will he go back to his beloved city? List Price: 7.50* * Individual store prices may vary. His payment for music is "eat all the food you want"and is given a few coins. 1863. He has also worked professionally in both storytelling and reader's theater, as a performer, director, and teacher trainer. I fully expected a tearful confession, but there never was! Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Not Michaels' best. 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. It takes place in Greece and there is a clever tie-in with Greek mythology. I was confused about where the story was going and I lost interest, to be honest. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The Sea King's Daughter. It went in a completely different way than the back cover led me to believe. The Sea King's Daughter and Other Poems. A poignant re-imagining of a classic fairy tale… Deep beneath the Irish Sea lies a kingdom beyond mortal men’s imagining… Until one day a fisherman finds a beautiful maiden washed ashore. Otherwise, it's a good, quick read that would be fun to read while at the beach (or traveling in Greece!). I wish you to play there at a feast. Scenes: 1. “Who are we really? by Skyhook Press, The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend. Maybe the action really picks up in the next two thirds, but I. I picked this book up because I kept seeing the author's name listed as being similar to Mary Stewart. It was interesting enough to keep me reading, but I didn't love it. The Sea King gives him a gold fish in payment before he goes to play his music for him. What happens next makes an entertaining story for a young reader. I also enjoyed the historical information the author included at the end. Aaron Shepard is the author of many books, stories, and scripts for young people, as well as professional books and resources for writers and educators. With its great feasts, its white stone churches, its merchant visitors from many lands, Sadko felt there was no better place to be. Then one day, playing by the banks of the River Volkhov, he is greeted by the Sea King and invited to play at his palace under the ocean waves. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Sea King's Daughter : A Russian Legend by Aaron Shepard (2017, Trade Paperback) at the … Of course, the archaeological background is convincing, given the author’s Ph.D. in Egyptology. The story line was an interesting look into Russian folklore and fairytales. Owen Jones, 1809-1874, illuminator. Loved this book, which is different than most of Barbara Michaels novels, first because it is set in Greece, and second because the narrator is an athlete instead of an intellectual. Beautiful illustrations. All in little more than 200 pages! No_Favorite. When he does go down and plays. THE SEA KING’S DAUGHTER – A Celtic Little Mermaid Retelling. There’s a bit less of the wry humor that creeps into her later work, though touches of it already appear. A good older mystery/fantasy, Sandy Frederick’s father is a scatterbrained archeologist and someone she’s never actually met in person. A young woman deep sea diver accepts her estranged archeologist father's request to help him find a sunken treasure in the waters near Santorini without her parents knowing. This could be a great benefit for younger readers who want to try reading or being read this book. 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