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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2018
An Unlikely Ballerina
Written by Krystyna Poray Goddu · Illustrated by Cosei Kawa
Can a fragile girl with weak legs become a ballerina?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 71 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Lily Marks dreams of dancing despite her weak legs. Ballet becomes her passion, but doubts linger about her future as a dancer. When renowned ballerina Anna Pavlova visits, Lily sees a glimmer of hope. Could Pavlova, who shares her delicate stature and heritage, unlock the path to Lily's dreams? As Lily navigates her challenges, she must discover if her love for ballet can overcome her physical limitations. Will meeting Pavlova change everything for Lily, or will her dreams remain just out of reach?
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 5–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD710L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.5
- F&P level
- ~Q
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2018
- Publisher
- Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781512483628
- LCCN
- 2017030090
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