Firebirds is more than simply an anthology -- it is a celebration of wonderful writing.
It gathers together sixteen original stories by some of today's finest writers of fantasy and science fiction.
Together, they have won virtually every major prize -- from the National Book Award to the World Fantasy Award to the Newbery Medal -- and have made best-seller lists worldwide.
These authors, including Lloyd Alexander ( The Chronicles of Prydain ), Diana Wynne Jones ( The Merlin Conspiracy.