David and the Phoenix

by Edward Ormondroyd

Overview

When young David moves into his new home, he decided that it would be more fun to go exploring the mountains around him, rather than unpack. When he reaches the summit of the mountain, he is met by a Phoenix, after getting over their initial fright, they become good friends, and the phoenix decides to show him the magical wonders of his world. During their adventures there are many narrow escapes!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781604596915
Publisher:	Wilder Publications
Publication date:	03/27/2009
Pages:	76
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.18(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Edward Ormondroyd (born 1925) is an American author of children's books. He is best known for David and the Phoenix, a fantasy novel. His time travel novel Time at the Top was filmed for television in 1999. Ormondroyd was born Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania and grew up in Pennsylvania and Michigan before serving two years on a destroyer escort in World War II. After the war he attended the University of California at Berkeley, earning a Bachelor's degree in English and a masters in Library Science. In 1970 he moved from Berkeley to Newfield, a small town west of Ithaca, New York. He currently lives in Trumansburg, New York, just north of Ithaca.

What People are Saying About This

Bruce Coville

I adore this book. Rediscovering it was pure delight -- I realized it had had tremendous influence on my own writing.

David Weber

David Weber, New York Times Bestselling Author
Many years ago, a book taught a young boy that imagination and wonder have wings. It was this book -- David and the Phoenix -- and that young boy was me. It was an experience I never plan to recover from.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 3-6-Edward Ormondroyd's 20-year-old fantasy title (Purple House Press, 2nd ed., 2001) makes a welcome re-appearance in this full-cast recorded version. He narrates it himself, bringing a lively interpretation to his words thanks to an energetic and touching reading. Young Galen Druke reads the part of David, providing a terrific feel for the awe-struck child who desperately wants his novel education to continue with his secret friend, the Phoenix. From their hidden mountain ledge, they launch visits to a Banshee, a Griffon, and other fantastic beings while plotting to avoid discovery by a scientist who wants to kill and study the Phoenix. But as the Phoenix's 500th birthday approaches, he begins to build a huge nest of twigs and branches without quite knowing why. When he and David both realize what is happening, their anguish and sense of loss is apparent. Yet the story ends on a hopeful and even triumphant note of renewal. The recording offers listeners a fine opportunity to become acquainted with this winsome fantasy, perfect for independent or family listening. Classroom use with younger students would provide a great introduction to longer tales from the fantasy genre. School and public libraries will want this for their patrons looking for such offerings.-Jane P. Fenn, Corning-Painted Post West High School, NY Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Just as the mountain said to David, we say to you, "Come along and climb!" Soar, with the aid of the mysterious Phoenix, to fabulous adventure with folks that never were - or always are, depending on your viewpoint. See a magic witch, in her cave, brew a wail; meet the Banshee of Mare's Nest Wood! By the way, do you know the difference between gryffin, gryffon and gryffen? Nor did David. David learned fascinating facts as a preparation for Life, while he helped friend Phoenix escape the serious Scientist.

Edward Ormondroyd has written a stimulating, ageless story. It combines beautiful writing, topnotch adventure, and enchanting fantasy.

Chicago Tribune

"Many years ago, a book taught a young boy that imagination and wonder have wings. It was this book-David and the Phoenix-and that young boy was me. It was an experience I never plan to recover from." -New York Times bestselling author David Weber

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