Becoming a Ballerina: A Nutcracker Story
Go backstage at the ballet with real-life thirteen-year-old dancer Fiona. Dozens of gorgeous, full-color photographs welcome readers into Fiona's world, as she goes from auditions, to rehearsals, to opening night playing Clara, the lead child's role in Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Experience the nerves, the hard work, and ultimately the thrill of performing on the big stage with a professional company. This is a beautiful holiday gift that young dancers will cherish all year round.
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"Fiona talks about her aches and pains ('Sometimes [my feet] hurt so much that I want to cry'), her sacrifices ('I miss going to birthday parties and the movies, being in school talent shows, sleepovers -- normal stuff'), the fierce competition, and even what Clara and the Prince talk about while they’re floating over the stage in a balloon headed for the Kingdom of Sweets. Dowdle’s photographs, the result of extraordinary access to the production, immerse readers in the hard work of rehearsals and backstage life." -- Publisher's Weekly
Product Details
| Recommended Age | 7 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Lise Friedman |
| Illustrator | Mary Dowdle |
| ISBN | 0670013927 |
| Publication Date | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Publisher | Viking Juvenile |
| Language | English |
