Baba Yaga

Adventures of Alex and Katie #4

by Julia Gousseva

Baba Yaga, the Russian witch, captured the Guardian of Light and immersed the whole forest into total darkness.

A little girl was kidnapped by a three-headed dragon.

It is up to Alex and Katie to save the little girl, defeat the evil dragon, and bring sunlight back into the forest.

Alex and Katie have to be brave and clever as they cross dangerous rivers, face the hut on chicken legs, create life-saving potions, and restore order in the world of Russian fairy-tales.

53 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 9, 2014

About the author

Julia Gousseva was born and raised in Russia when it was still a part of the Soviet Union, or USSR. For a long time, Russia was hidden behind the Iron Curtain and had a mysterious image of the Evil Empire to many Westerners, specifically Americans. But Russia was a mystery not just to outsiders, but to its own people as well. One of Julia's college history professors used to refer to Russia as a country with unpredictable past. Why? Because every time a new leader came to power, all state-issued history books were changed and rewritten. And all history books were state-issued.

Julia's novel MOSCOW DREAMS is set in Russia and presents life from the perception of everyday people whose lives were dramatically altered by events that have changed and are still changing Russia. Julia's short story collection titled TWELVE MONTHS OF THE SOVIET CHILDHOOD shows life in the Soviet Union before the changes and offer a child's perspective. Her children's stories put whimsical characters from old Russian fairy-tales in modern circumstances for today's kids.

Reviews

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enchanting adventure perfect for young readers to tackle alone but could be read to younger children. With short chapters and plenty of action young readers will be encouraged to read on. Although a simply told story it is an accessible account of a Russian fairy tale and also includes wonderful symbolic imagery of the passing of night into day and how important this is to plants and the enviroment.
Quite lovely.

[David Boiani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written fairy tale...

This was a joy to read. A wonderfully crafted fairy tale where the children create the ending. It’s an original concept that I found very unique and enjoyable. A perfect adventure for children but also giving a few life lessons. Highly recommended to children or even adults who like a short, little fairy tale...