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Footwork: Candlewick Biographies

The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire

Illustrated by Stephane Jorisch
Paperback
$5.99 US
6"W x 9"H x 0.22"D   | 5 oz | 80 per carton
On sale Mar 12, 2013 | 48 Pages | 9780763662158
Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell P
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"Informative, with spry visuals. . . . A class act." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

In this fascinating story of child stars who dance their way to knockout success on Broadway and beyond, Roxane Orgill and Stéphane Jorisch team up for a bravura performance, capturing the sophistication, fluidity, and grace of two of the biggest names in dance history, Fred and Adele Astaire. Back matter includes an author’s note, suggestions for further reading, suggested resources, and an index.

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"Informative, with spry visuals. . . . A class act." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

In this fascinating story of child stars who dance their way to knockout success on Broadway and beyond, Roxane Orgill and Stéphane Jorisch team up for a bravura performance, capturing the sophistication, fluidity, and grace of two of the biggest names in dance history, Fred and Adele Astaire. Back matter includes an author’s note, suggestions for further reading, suggested resources, and an index.

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