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Phoenix
Describes the myths based around the phoenix and offers suggestions for how these legends came about and flourished.
- GenresFantasy
48 pages, Library Binding
First published December 5, 2008
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February 13, 2012
I've been doing a lot of research on Phoenixes lately and was delighted to find one of the few books devoted specifically to the Phoenix.
Overall, this is a nice introduction to "all things" Phoenix. The first part of the book does a nice job of summarizing the various Phoenix fables from around the world (this is not nearly as thorough or detailed as I've found in other works, like the various mythical creature encyclopedias, but it does alert readers to the fact that America's current version of the Phoenix is only one take on the fantastical being).
This book is written for younger readers, where a lot of things adults may take for granted are clarified or explained (there is even a glossary in the back). But, the author doesn't talk down to the reader, either.
Also, this book is not just about the Phoenix bird - more it's about how the Phoenix "idea" has transcended through time all the way from Ancient Egypt to the naming of the Phoenix craft that landed on Mars in 2008.
Mostly what I'm excited about is the bibliography, which lists about 4 or 5 books and 4 or 5 websites for further study.
All in all, not the most informative text, but a nice overview to get readers (of any age) started.
Overall, this is a nice introduction to "all things" Phoenix. The first part of the book does a nice job of summarizing the various Phoenix fables from around the world (this is not nearly as thorough or detailed as I've found in other works, like the various mythical creature encyclopedias, but it does alert readers to the fact that America's current version of the Phoenix is only one take on the fantastical being).
This book is written for younger readers, where a lot of things adults may take for granted are clarified or explained (there is even a glossary in the back). But, the author doesn't talk down to the reader, either.
Also, this book is not just about the Phoenix bird - more it's about how the Phoenix "idea" has transcended through time all the way from Ancient Egypt to the naming of the Phoenix craft that landed on Mars in 2008.
Mostly what I'm excited about is the bibliography, which lists about 4 or 5 books and 4 or 5 websites for further study.
All in all, not the most informative text, but a nice overview to get readers (of any age) started.
June 27, 2011
Real or not, the phoenix is a really interesting creature. I've always been interested in learning more about phoenix birds and so I borrowed this book from the library. It was filled with some good information about phoenix birds that I didn't know.
I really liked the book, learning about the myths and some stories of the phoenix, the phoenix in pop culture and the name even being used for planes and other things throughout history.
However, I wish the book was longer. I know it is a book for children, but I would have liked the book to be longer and learn more of the myths and stories about the phoenix.
But it is a really good book and it'll be a quick read for those interested in learning some about the phoenix.
I really liked the book, learning about the myths and some stories of the phoenix, the phoenix in pop culture and the name even being used for planes and other things throughout history.
However, I wish the book was longer. I know it is a book for children, but I would have liked the book to be longer and learn more of the myths and stories about the phoenix.
But it is a really good book and it'll be a quick read for those interested in learning some about the phoenix.
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