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An Unlikely Ballerina

Krystyna Poray Goddu
3.8
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Duration
8m
Year
2018
Language
English
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group

About

Young Lily Marks loves to stand on her tiptoes. When her parents notice weakness in her legs, her doctor suggests dancing lessons to strengthen them. Lily falls in love with ballet-but can this fragile girl ever become a serious dancer? When the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova comes to town, Lily just has to meet her. Maybe Pavlova-small, delicate, and Jewish like Lily-hold the key to Lily's future.

Related Subjects

  • Jewish
  • Religious
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Dance
  • Performing Arts
  • General (Performing Arts)
  • General (Religious)

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    Reviews

    "For children 5 to 10, An Unlikely Ballerina by Krystyna Poray Goddu, illustrated by COSEI KAWA tells the story of how LILY MARKS, a little Jewish girl with weak logs in London, danced for ANNA PAVLOVA and then, at 14, was selected to join the Ballet Russo. Its director, SERGE Mikanitsgv, renamed her ALICIA MARICOVA, and she went on to become one of the world's greatest ballerinas. This is a beaut
    Chicago Jewish Star
    "This is a fascinating read about the dancer who would someday be known as Alicia Markova. Lily Marks loves to stand on her tiptoes, but her legs are weak and crooked. Could dancing lessons help strengthen them? To everyone's surprise, Lily proves to have a natural talent for dancing, and becomes utterly devoted to practicing. The high point of her childhood is seeing international ballet star Ann
    Jewish Book Council
    "The majesty of a ballerina leaping and twirling onstage is one that many little girls respond to with passion, and why not? It's all there, beauty, grace, discipline, and amazing feats of exquisite power and athleticism. And costumes! Make up! Romantic stories and thrilling, Heart-stopping music! Magical lighting! And beautiful men to dance with. But not many girls themselves get to follow this d
    New York Journal of Books

    Artists

    Krystyna Poray GodduAuthor
    Various ReadersReader

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