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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Happy Feet
By Richard Michelson, E. B. Lewis (Illustrator), E.B. Lewis (Illustrator)
A young dreamer aims to dance at the legendary Savoy Ballroom, where anything is possible.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 45 ratings
32 pages· 639 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 1926 Harlem, the Savoy Ballroom opens its doors, uniting people through dance. Young Happy Feet, born on that magical night, dreams of his own debut on its storied floor. As his father recounts tales of the legendary Lindy Hoppers, Happy Feet learns that with determination and a touch of Savoy magic, dreams can come true. Will he dance his way into history? Discover the vibrant world of swing and the power of dreams in this enchanting tale.
From the publisher
On March 12, 1926, the doors of the Savoy Ballroom swung open in Harlem. It was a night to remember, when blacks and whites, rich and poor, all came together to dance!
This inspiring story of the world-famous dancing palace and home of the Lindy Hoppers is told from a father to his son, Happy Feet. It’s Happy Feet’s favorite story–after all, he was born on the very night the Savoy opened. And he hopes that one day he’ll make his own dancing debut at the legendary ballroom . . . because with a lot of hard work and a little Savoy magic, anything is possible.
Includes an author’s note with biographies of Swing-Era dancers.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 639
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD700L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 88635
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 2005
- Publisher
- HMH Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780152050573
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