Dancing Solo

Description

Sarah knows she's the best dancer in her ballet class and she's sure everyone else knows it too. When her teacher announces an upcoming recital Sarah can't wait to show off. But when a new move proves too tough to master Sarah is forced to do something she's never had to do before - ask for help.

Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler - or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps - literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers. Since graduating from Loughborough University School of Art and Design in 2004, Katie Wood has been a freelance illustrator. From her studio in Leicester, England, she creates bright and lively illustrations for books and magazines all over the world.

I think the illustrations are pretty, beautiful, and interesting. . . .My favorite character is Sarah because she had trouble but she still liked to dance. I like to dance and my favorite kind is ballet - just like Sarah! Girls who enjoy dancing ballet will like this book.-- "San Francisco Book Reveiw"