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This retelling brings the classic Russian fairy tale to life, following Vasilisa the Brave as she employs her loyal doll to escape the clutches of the witch Baba Yaga. The clever heroine’s daring escape sets in motion a series of events that ultimately allow the once‑ill‑treated girl to marry the Tsar.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Marianna Mayer
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