Anything But Ordinary Addie

By Mara Rockliff, Iacopo Bruno (Illustrator)

A fearless woman takes the stage, defying norms to keep the magic alive after tragedy strikes.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Adelaide Herrmann craves excitement and defies societal norms to become a dancer and magician. When her husband, the famed Herrmann the Great, passes away, Addie faces her greatest challenge yet: keeping the magic alive on her own. As she steps into the spotlight, will she captivate audiences and honor her husband's legacy? Discover the thrilling journey of one of the first female magicians, filled with daring feats and unexpected twists. This true story celebrates a woman's rise to fame in a world where she was never meant to shine.

From the publisher

Be astonished and dazzled by the true story of Adelaide Herrmann, the Queen of Magic! Some girls are perfectly happy never doing anything out of the ordinary. But Addie was anything but ordinary. She longed for thrills and excitement! At a time when a young lady appearing onstage was considered most unusual, Addie defied convention and became a dancer. And when she married the world-famous magician Herrmann the Great, she knew she had to be part of his show. Addie wanted to shock and dazzle! She would do anything to draw the crowds, even agree to be shot out of a cannon. But when Herrmann the Great died, Addie couldn’t disappoint her loyal fans – the show had to go on. What could she do? She would perform the show all by herself! From the creators of Mesmerized, this rollicking romp tells the true story of one fearless magician’s rise to glory, featuring exquisitely lavish illustrations by Iacopo Bruno. Extensive back matter, including instructions for performing one of Addie’s original tricks, makes this a dazzling celebration of one of the first female conjurers in show business.

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