The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship - by Arthur Ransome (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>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. <p/><i>The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship</i> is the winner of the 1969 Caldecott Medal.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"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." --<i>Starred, Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Arthur Ransome</b> (1884-1967) was an English author and journalist, author of the <i>Swallows</i> and <i>Amazons</i> series and many other much-loved children's books. <p/><b>Uri Shulevitz</b> is a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and author. At thirteen, Shulevitz won first prize in an all-elementary-school drawing competition in Paris's 20th district. He was written and illustrated many celebrated children's books, including the Caldecott Medal-winner <i>The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship</i>, written by Arthur Ransome. He has also earned three Caldecott Honors, for <i>The Treasure</i>, <i>Snow</i>, and <i>How I Learned Geography</i>.</p>
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