The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
a Russian tale
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is a 1968 fae fiction short story by Arthur Michell Ransome. Much of the action takes place in Russia. It deals with Folklore, Europe, Caldecott Medal and Country & Ethnic.
15 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 13 editions.
It runs to roughly 48 pages — about 55 minutes of reading at an average pace.
About The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship was written by Arthur Michell Ransome and first published in 1968.
What genre is The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?
It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?
The median edition has 48 pages, about about 55 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?
Readers who like it often enjoy Arrow to the Sun, My Mother Is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World and Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave.
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