Sale price
$2499
My Very First Mother Goose
Ages 2–5 · 1996
Sale price
$858
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999
Tallchief
By Maria Tallchief, Rosemary Wells, Gary Kelley (Illustrator)
A young girl defies tradition to transform American ballet forever.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 177 ratings
28 pages
$8.99Save 5%
Bookroo's summary
On the Osage reservation, Maria Tallchief faces a choice that defies tradition: music or dance. At twelve, she chooses ballet, a decision that propels her to become America's prima ballerina. Her journey challenges cultural norms and reshapes the world of classical ballet. Will Maria's passion and determination be enough to overcome the obstacles in her path? Discover the inspiring story of a trailblazer who danced her way into history.
From the publisher
Growing up on the Osage Indian reservation, Maria Tallchief was a gifted pianist and dancer. According to Osage tradition, women are not permitted to dance, but Maria’s parents recognized her gifts and allowed her to break the rule. Then when Maria reached the age of twelve, her father told her it was time to choose between her two loves. Maria chose ballet. It was a decision that would change not only the course of her life, but the face of classical ballet in America. The fascinating story of Maria Tallchief’s rise to become America’s prima ballerina will captivate young readers.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 28
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 750L
The author
More from Maria Tallchief
Sale price
$1699
Yoko
Ages 3–6 · 1998
Sale price
$1999
Voyage to the Bunny Planet
Ages 3–7 · 1992
Sale price
$799
Morris's Disappearing Bag
Ages 3–5 · 1975
Your next read
Books that feel like this one
Sale price
$1799
Jingle Dancer
Ages 4–8 · 2000
Sale price
$2395
Waci! Dance!
Ages 4–7 · 2023
Sale price
$899
Death of the Iron Horse
Ages 5–8 · 1987
Sale price
$599
My Little Golden Book About Misty Copeland
Ages 2–5 · 2022
Sale price
$999
Red Bird Sings
Ages 6–10 · 2011
Sale price
$1999
Maya Lin
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Sale price
$1895
The First Blade of Sweetgrass
Ages 7–10 · 2021
Sale price
$1899
Danza!
Ages 6–10 · 2017
The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.09
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 32702
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2001
- First published
- October 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142300183
- OCLC
- 48186083
Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.
Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.