Anna Pavlova, Jewel of the Ballet

Features

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Cover Type: Paperback with 32 pages
• Published by: Marble House Editions September 1, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0967704715
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0967704715
• Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.1 inches
• Weighs: 5.6 ounces

Product Review
A gorgeously illustrated story with an important message for any child who wants to make a dream come true. -- Publisher

A really gorgeous and interesting book that is sure to gain the attention of many readers. -- Svetlana Barinskaya, Branch Supervisor, Brooklyn Public Library

Product Description
A illustrated memoir for readers ages 8 - 12 of the life of the world-renown ballerina. How many children know exactly what they want to do with their lives when they're only eight years old? Here is Anna Pavlova, a little girl in long-ago Russia, who found her calling and brought ballet to people all over the world.

Reader Reviews
In Anna Pavlova, Jewel of the Ballet, author Elizabeth Uhlig recreates the enchanting world of a little girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina. My two young daughters and I were mesmerized by the beautiful illustrations as well as the descriptive prose that transported us back to the old world of Imperial Russia. The story is a timeless one about childhood fantasies that come true after much hard work and perserverance, but it is much more than that, too. It is set against the backdrop of Russian political upheaval and teaches important lessons about the history of world. Uhlig writes with much love and reverence for Pavlova and the ballet itself. She teaches us about the rigors of touring in those days and the tales of far flung travel are fascinating. Anna Pavlova, Jewel of the Ballet is a modern day classic with all the magic of a fairy tale.