Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave

English language

Published 1994 by Morrow Junior Books.

ISBN:: 978-0-688-08500-1

(1 review)

A retelling of the old Russian fairy tale in which beautiful Vasilisa uses the help of her doll to escape from the clutches of the witch Baba Yaga, who in turn sets in motion the events which lead to the once ill-treated girl's marrying the tzar.

1 edition

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4 stars

A pretty picture-book retelling. Suitable for a child's library, although we found it unsatisfying as an adult fan of fairy tales and picture books.

Subjects

Baba Yaga (Legendary character) -- Legends
Baba Yaga (Legendary character) -- Legends
Fairy tales
Folklore -- Russia