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When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way.

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Once upon a time, the Tsar sent his messengers to every town and village in the land.

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This is book 1969 of 75 in Caldecott Medal. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Drummer Hoff, and followed by Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.

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  1. Arthur Ransome (Author)
  2. Uri Shulevitz (Illustrator)

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  1. Valeri Gorbachev

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