# David and the Phoenix

By Edward Ormondroyd.

"David and the Phoenix" by Edward Ormondroyd is a children's novel published in 1957. When young David climbs the mountains near his new home, he encounters a magnificent phoenix being pursued by a determined scientist. The mythical bird decides to educate David about legendary creatures, leading them on adventures involving gryphons, sea monsters, witches, and other magical beings. As their friendship deepens, they must outwit the scientist while facing an inevitable moment tied to the phoenix's ancient tradition. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Illustrator: Joan Raysor
- Subjects: Fantasy literature; Humorous stories; Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction; Phoenix (Mythical bird) -- Juvenile fiction

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## Audiobooks of it

- [David and the Phoenix](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/2008) by Edward Ormondroyd (3 h, English)

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