David and the Phoenix is a delightful tale that follows a young boy named David as he befriends a mystical and wise Phoenix. The story is filled with adventure and fantastical creatures, making it a fun and engaging read for both children and adults.

The friendship between David and the Phoenix is heartwarming and endearing, and the lessons they learn from each other are inspiring. The author, Edward Ormondroyd, has created a magical and whimsical world that will capture the imagination of readers of all ages.

Overall, David and the Phoenix is a charming and enchanting book that is sure to bring joy to anyone who picks it up. It is a classic tale that has stood the test of time and continues to be a beloved story for generations.

Book Description:

David knew that one should be prepared for anything when one climbs a mountain, but he never dreamed what he would find that June morning on the mountain ledge. There stood an enormous bird, with a head like an eagle, a neck like a swan, and a scarlet crest. The most astonishing thing was that the bird had an open book on the ground and was reading from it!

This was David’s first sight of the fabulous Phoenix and the beginning of a pleasant and profitable partnership. The Phoenix found a great deal lacking in David’s education — he flunked questions like “How do you tell a true from a false Unicorn?” — and undertook to supplement it with a practical education, an education that would be a preparation for Life. The education had to be combined with offensive and defensive measures against a Scientist who was bent on capturing the Phoenix, but the two projects together involved exciting and hilarious adventures for boy and bird.

A wonderful read-aloud book, adventurous and very funny, with much of the magic as well as the humor of the fantastic.