Ballet Breakdown by Margaret Gurevich (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ballet Breakdown by Margaret Gurevich, Claire Almon Moving to New Jersey from Philadelphia was stressful, but at least Jada has found Ms. Mariannes Academy of Dance, where she can continue to dance ballet. Shes not sure that the other girls at the Academy welcome her, and when she sprains her ankle in practice shes sure that the whole universe is against her. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jada isnt thrilled to leave her old life in Philadelphia behind. Not only is she saying goodbye to her school and her friends she also has to leave her dance team. Jada lives for ballet and thankfully she finds a way to keep dancing at Ms. Mariannes Academy of Dance. But when an injury threatens to sideline Jada before the big competition she has to find a way to overcome her anxiety and her injury or risk letting down her new team. Author Biography Margaret Gurevich is the author of many books for kids and tweens, including Capstones Academy of Dance series and their award-winning Chloe by Design Series. She has also written for Sport Illustrated Kids, National Geographic Kids, and Penguin Young Readers. When not writing, she loves spending time with her husband and son. To learn more about her and her books, please Claire Almon lives and works in warm and sunny Atlanta, Georgia, and holds a BFA in illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design, as well as an MFA in animation from Savannah College of Art and Design. She has worked on a variety of projects for clients including American Greetings, Netflix, and Cartoon Network and has taught character design at Savannah College of Art and Design. Thanks to her training in both illustration and animation, Claire specializes in creating fun, dynamic characters full of life and wit and works in a variety of styles and mediums including watercolor, pen and ink, pastel, and digital. When not making art, Claire enjoys dancing, napping, hanging out with her friends, and being an aunt to her six nieces. Table of Contents Bored in the burbs -- A new studio -- Audition time -- A new team -- First practice -- Dancer down -- Out of commission -- Ankle angst -- Facing the music -- Back at the barre -- The competition. Review Dance enthusiasts will appreciate the details on ballet positions and steps throughout the text as well as the included glossary of terms. . . .This sports series is one that aspiring dancers will appreciate.-- "School Library Journal"The new girl at the dance studio learns to fit in in this approachable chapter book. . . .Jadas loneliness, as well as her initial descent into anger and pessimism after her injury, is refreshingly and realistically portrayed. So are the miscommunications and second-guessing that can stunt the formation of new friendships. An encouraging series starter for dance fans.-- "Booklist" Review Quote The new girl at the dance studio learns to fit in in this approachable chapter book. . . .Jadas loneliness, as well as her initial descent into anger and pessimism after her injury, is refreshingly and realistically portrayed. So are the miscommunications and second-guessing that can stunt the formation of new friendships. An encouraging series starter for dance fans. Promotional "Headline" dance is a popular topic for this age group; at-level fiction for girl readers; dance featured as an athletic sport; diverse main characters; teamwork focus; first-person point of view Feature Discussion Questions, Glossary, Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), Table of Contents, Writing Prompts Details ISBN1496562100 Author Claire Almon Pages 72 Audience Age 8-11 Publisher Capstone Press Series Academy of Dance Illustrator Claire Almon ISBN-10 1496562100 ISBN-13 9781496562104 Format Paperback Imprint Stone Arch Books Place of Publication Mankato Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Language English Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-10-01 AU Release Date 2018-10-01 NZ Release Date 2018-10-01 US Release Date 2018-10-01 UK Release Date 2018-10-01 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137461137;

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