Dance of the Swan: A Story about Anna Pavlova (Creative Minds Biography)
Grade 3-6-In this slim biography, the life of the famous ballerina  gently unfolds. Focusing on the development of her career,  beginning with her determination to be accepted into Russia's  Imperial Ballet School, the book reveals not only the dancer's  devotion to her art, but also her love of nature and her  compassionate concern for children. Even though she was  considered too fragile and slender by the standards of her time,  she used those traits to her advantage, especially in one of her  signature ballets, The Dying Swan, creating a graceful and  ethereal image that enthralled audiences. The book's soft,  black-and-white illustrations convey those qualities. Clearly  written and upbeat, this sensitive portrayal will inspire young  readers. A "Selected Repertoire" and a thorough index enhance  the book's usefulness for reports.Carol Schene, Taunton Public  Schools, MACopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.