Sivka-Burka (Level: A1)

Showtime Readers is a series of simplified versions of literary classics (including children’s classics), specially adapted with a focus on stage performance, in line with the series’ motto: From the page to the stage!

Students can develop their language skills by reading the text and completing the accompanying language activities and/or by preparing a performance.

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Story excerpt:

Ivanushka lives with his father and two brothers on a farm. One day the farmer’s wheat field is trampled, so he sends his sons to find out what has caused it. That night, Ivanushka catches Sivka-Burka, a beautiful magical horse. Ivanushka’s life is about to change forever.