phoenix (mythical bird)

Now that he is Ma's apprentice Jax is finding himself mixed up with all sorts of magical doings, like taking care of a phoenix egg which is going to hatch soon, trying to bring back the creatures Sis stole, finding his grandfather, and convincing Sis, the guardian, to reunite the two realms--and hopefully living to see Brooklyn again.

Provides the history of the mythical creature, a phoenix, discussing their role in mythology, and more.

"In . . . ancient Persian, a king awaits the birth of his son but when the child is born with white hair and skin, he is banished to the forest. The young babe is brought up by the phoenix Simorgh until his father realizes the love he has lost and seeks his return"--Provided by publisher.

"Veronyka has been revealed as the heir to the empire, but to protect her people, she'll have to face the most devastating enemy she could imagine: her own sister"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an adapted retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale.

"Veronyka, sixteen, leaves her controlling sister and disguises herself as a boy to join a secret group of warriors who ride phoenixes into battle"--Provided by publisher.

Provides the history of the mythical creature, a phoenix.

"Best friends Carlos and Tariq love their block, but Barkley Street has started to change. The playground has been taken over by older boys, which leaves Carlos and Tariq with no place to call their own. They decide to turn the yard of an abandoned brownstone into their secret hang-out spot. Carlos and Tariq soon discover, however, that the overgrown yard isalready occupied by an ancient phoenix! When the Pythons try to claim the yard for their gang, the magical bird gives the friends the courage to make a stand against the bullies who threaten to ruin their beloved neighborhood"--Back cover.

"Veronyka, Tristan, and Sev must stop the advancing empire from destroying the Phoenix Riders"--.

Relates, in graphic novel format, some of the common characteristics of the mythical firebird of folklore, as well as telling the tale "Prince Ivan, the Firebird, and the Wolf," and describing other firebird tales.