An Unlikely Ballerina
An Unlikely Ballerina
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An Unlikely Ballerina

Written by Krystyna Poray Goddu & illustrated by Cosei Kawa
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5 - 10
Reading age
32
Page count
AD710L
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Aug 1, 2018
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781512483628
    Publication Date
    August 1, 2018
    Publisher
    Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
    Original Publication Date
    August 1, 2018
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 10 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2017030090
    Lexile® Level
    AD710L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.5

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