In the tradition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Little Princess come Noel Streatfeild’s tales of triumph. In this story, three orphan girls vow to make a name for themselves and find their own special talents. With hard work, fame just may be in the stars!
The How To ... series is for those eager to learn a new hobby and for sports fans hoping to become an expert. With this exciting new series, kids can become a pro in no time! Introducing the language of dance and making it easy to understand and remember, How to ... Ballet shows prima ballerinas step by step instructions from basic exercises to more advanced arabesques, pirouettes, leaps, and jumps and even how to look the part, with useful advice from the professionals. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the stories, sets, and costumes that go into producing a ballet spectacle.
Photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in these Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. My First Ballet Recital is the story of a girl's preparation for her first ballet performance, where she and her classmates can show off all they've learned.
Jessi Ramsey is at her regular ballet lessons in Stamford, when Madame Noelle announces that The Stamford Ballet School will be giving a free six week dance call to some of Stamford's less privileged children. Jessi voluteers to help out, and is surprised when only one other girl in her class volunteers, Mary Bramstedt. Because Jessi is the youngest person in her ballet class, along with being the only black member, sometimes she feels left out, and sees this as an opportunity to get to know some of her classmates. However, she immediately begins to sense something off about Mary, and Mary's obsession with dieting.
Jessi is a little nervous when she's chosen to participate in the synchronized swimming event for the Stoneybrook Middle School Sports Festival. Although she's a great ballet dancer, performing ballet in water isn't easy. But when competition time comes, Jessi proves that practice makes perfect.
