The Magic of the Ballet

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A book of retellings of classic ballet stories. From ‘Swan Lake’ to ‘The Firebird,’ and ‘The Nutcracker’ to ‘Coppélia’, Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are perfectly complemented by Lauren O’Hara’s characterful illustrations, which strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, and the result is a treasury which shimmers with the magic of the ballet.

ISBN: 9781406398762 Author: French, Vivian Publisher: Walker Books Ltd Publication Date: 6th October 2022 Imprint: Walker Books Ltd Cover: Hardback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 148 Language: English Edition: Short stories Readership: Children - juvenile / Code: J Category: Subject:

A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet stories
From Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppélia, Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are perfectly complemented by Lauren O’Hara’s characterful illustrations, which strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, and the result is a treasury which shimmers with the magic of the ballet … certain to leave readers of all ages spellbound!

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