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Becoming a Ballerina: A Nutcracker Story
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4.2 out of 5
Based on 35 Ratings and 19 Reviews

Book Description
The perfect holiday gift for every young ballet lover.

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 ulti... More
Book Information
PublisherDial Books For Young Readers
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages48
ISBN-100670013927
ISBN-13978-0670013920
Publication Date10/11/2012
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About Lise Friedman (Author) : Lise Friedman is the author, in collaboration with photographer Mary Dowdle, of the Junior Library Guild selection Becoming a Ballerina: A Nutcracker Story (Viking Children's Books), and coauthor, wit... more
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About Mary Dowdle (Illustrator, Photographer) : Mary Dowdle is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Mary Dowdle include Break a Leg!: The Kid's Guide to Acting and Stagecraft.
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