Designs by Isabelle
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2014

Designs by Isabelle

By Laurence Yep, Anna Kmet (Illustrator)

Part of the Isabelle series

Can Isabelle overcome self-doubt and help her sister while perfecting her ballet performance?

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Isabelle struggles with mastering her ballet routine for The Nutcracker, especially under the critical eye of her classmate Renata. As she navigates the pressures of performance, she finds solace in costume design and helping younger dancers. Meanwhile, her sister Jade's sudden moodiness adds another layer of concern. Isabelle must harness her creativity to support Jade and find the confidence to shine on stage. Will she manage to silence her inner critic and Renata's voice to deliver a flawless performance?

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As Isabelle rehearses her ballet routine for The Nutcracker, she wonders if she’ll ever master her pirouettes, especially with her classmate Renata pointing out her every mistake. She tries focusing on the other parts of the production she enjoys: exploring the costume and props room and helping out with costumes for some of the younger dancers. But when Jade, her big sister who also attends Anna Hart School of the Arts, becomes moody and withdrawn, Isabelle taps into her design skills to try to find a solution for Jade. In the meantime, can Isabelle find the confidence to tune out Renata and perfect her own performance, too?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
124
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
800L
Themes & topics
Books about danceBooks about balletBooks about fashionBooks about sistersBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~S
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
163782
Publication
Published
January 1, 2014
Publisher
American Girl
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781609583729

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