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My list of ballet books was getting so long I thought I had better put it into two parts.
Books for Ballet Lovers Part 2 focuses on ballet in fiction for adults and children.
Ballet In Fiction
Prima Donna by Karen Swan
Pia Soto is the sexy and glamorous prima ballerina, the Brazilian bombshell who’s shaking up the ballet world with her outrageous behaviour. She’s determined that no man will ever control her destiny. But ruthless financier Will Silk has Pia in his sights, When a devastating accident threatens to cut short Pia’s illustrious career, Sophie has to step out of the shadows and face up to the demons in her own life. A really fun holiday read by an author who has clearly done her research. Very enjoyable with larger than life characters and lots of glamour!
Dancer by Colin McCann
Fictional life of Rudolf Nureyev as a child and how he became a dancer.
Phoenix ISBN: 978-0753817049
First Love by Adrienne Sharp
Gripping story of two ballet dancers in love making their way through the ranks. Quite dark in places so have put it in Fiction but could be given to older teenager. NB this seems to be out of print but if you can get it worth the read. An easy holiday read.
Arrow ISBN-13: 978-0099491026
Two books using Degas and the ballet world so must read
Painted girls by Cathy Buchanan
Set in the Paris it tells the story of three sisters, one of whom
becomes the model for Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen. I can't wait to read this but going to wait for the Paperback.
US Imports ISBN-13: 978-1594486241
Ballet in Children's Fiction 9+
Company of Swans by Eva Ibbotson
A historical romance in which one Harriet Morton comes to life only when she attends her weekly ballet class in 1912. She finds her fortune as a dancer, but all the time she is followed by her father and by the man intent on becoming her husband. A great read for Ibbotson fans and a modern day classic! Picador ISBN- 978-0230014848
Ballet Shoes Noel Streatfield
Puffin ISBN- 978-0141334424
Dancing Shoes by Noel Streatfield
When their mother dies, leaving them orphaned, Rachel and Hilary are sent to
live with their aunt, who runs a troupe of dancing girls -'Mrs Wintle's Little
Wonders'. Hilary, a talented dancer, settles there immediately and loves the
chance to dance every day. Rachel finds it more difficult to fit in.
She's also got another worry on her mind. Her mother's dying wish was for Hilary
to attend the Royal Ballet School. But Hilary seems to have other ideas! Another classic
Hodder ISBN- 978-0340626634
Magic Ballerina Series by Darcey Bussell
A delightful series of stories about different little ballerina's on various adventures. The first one is called Delphie and the Magic Ballet Slippers.
Harper Collins ISBN- 978-0007286072
Ballet in Picture and Activity Books
Ella Bella Series by James Mayhew-
Stories of a little student ballerina being whisked away into the words of Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and the Nutcracker (isbn below). Beautiful illustrations and a real delight.
Dogs Don't Do Ballet by Anna Kemp
Funny and heart warming story of a Dog who Dreams of Being a Ballerina
Simon and Schuster ISBN: 978-1847384744
Tutu Tilly Series by Adele Geras-
Tilly's adventures as a ballerina including My Ballet Dream and Little Ballet Star and The Ballet Class(isbn below)
Orchard ISBN: 978-1843624134
Angelina Ballerina Series by Katherine Holabird
A Series of adventures of a little mouse who is a ballerina. Picture Books
Puffin ISBN- 978-0723271666
Fairy Pop-Up Ballet Tree
A beautiful 3D pop-up tree with movable pieces, press-out fairies and decorations, fun fairy facts and a novelty pocket
Macmillan ISBN 978-0230760301
How to Draw Princesses and Ballerinas by Fiona Watt 5+
Aspiring artists can choose from gorgeous projects including a Sugar Plum Fairy, a Fairytale castle and a Princess Sleepover. With simple step-by-step instructions, children will be able to produce satisfying results time and time again.
Usborne ISBN 978-1409566366
Ballerinas, Usborne Sticker Fashion by Leonie Pratt 5+
Dress the ballerinas up in different costumes with 400 stickers provided
Usborne ISBN 978-0746076583
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