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In this whimsical tale of Russian folklore, Ivan the Fool encounters the famed witch Baba Yaga on a day that goes awry for her. With quick wit and a humble pot of dirt soup, he tricks Baba Yaga into granting him a generous, fine pig in exchange. The story cleverly blends traditional folktale elements with a lighthearted adventure suitable for young readers.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Paul Brett Johnson
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