Geronimo Stilton is summoned back to the Kingdom of Fantasy, but he finds Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, surrounded by dark fairies and behaving very coldly--and it is up to Geronimo to figure out just what is going on and find the allies he needs to free Blossom from the evil spell that is affecting her.
"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of griffins and phoenixes, including the hippogriff, monster birds of the Middle East (rukh, Simorgh, anqa), the giant condor, and the Thunder Birds of the Americas"--Provided by publisher.
Tess, who has the ability to change into animal form, must choose between good and evil as she tries to decide whether to "Switch" into a phoenix or a vampire for the rest of time.
A young boy climbs the hill behind his house and meets the Phoenix who lives there. They begin a practical education that includes finding ways to outwit the scientist who wants to capture and study the Phoenix.
Tess, who has the ability to change into animal form, must choose between good and evil as she tries to decide whether to "Switch" into a phoenix or a vampire for the rest of time.
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.