Firebirds (anthology)

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Firebirds: An Anthology of Original Fantasy and Science Fiction is a collection of short stories for young adults [1] written by authors associated with Firebird Books, released on that imprint in 2003. It was followed by a sequel anthology, Firebirds Rising , in 2006, which was a World Fantasy Award Finalist. [2] A third anthology, Firebirds Soaring , was published in Spring 2009. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Locus's Recommended Reading List, and New York Public Library Best Book for Teen Age. See "Penguin book listing" . Retrieved 2006-10-27.
  2. ↑ Spisak, April (2006). "Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 59 (9): 417–417. doi:10.1353/bcc.2006.0353. ISSN   1558-6766.
  3. ↑ Spisak, April (2009). "Firebirds Soaring: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 62 (5): 212–212. doi:10.1353/bcc.0.0621. ISSN   1558-6766.
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