Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina

Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY MADONNA!
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The extraordinary memoir of an orphan who danced her way from war-torn Sierra Leone to ballet stardom, most recently appearing in Beyonceâ‚¬sÂ LemonadeÂ and as a principal in a major American dance company.
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"Michaela is nothing short of a miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and purple dancer, she is an inspiration!â‚¬Â â‚¬"Misty Copeland, world-renowned ballet dancer
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Michaela DePrince was known as girl Number 27 at the orphanage, where she was abandoned at a young age and tormented as a â‚¬Å“devil childâ‚¬Â for a skin condition that makes her skin appear spotted. But it was at the orphanage that Michaela would find a picture of a beautiful ballerina en pointe that would help change the course of her life.
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At the age of four, Michaela was adopted by an American family, who encouraged her love of dancing and enrolled her in classes. She went on to study at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theatre and is now the youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She has appeared in the ballet documentaryÂ First Position, as well as onÂ Dancing with the Stars, Good Morning America, andÂ Nightline.
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In this engaging, moving, and unforgettable memoir, Michaela shares her dramatic journey from an orphan in West Africa to becoming one of balletâ‚¬s most exciting rising stars.

â‚¬Å“Michaela DePrince is the embodiment of what it means to fight for your dream.â‚¬Â â‚¬"Today
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â‚¬Å“Michaela DePrince is a role model for girls on and off stage.â‚¬Â â‚¬"NYLON
Country USA
Brand Knopf
Manufacturer Knopf Books for Young Readers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber NUSBK20160901-C187264
ReleaseDate 2014-10-14
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884931423967
EANs 9780385755115

Country	USA
Brand	Knopf
Manufacturer	Knopf Books for Young Readers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	NUSBK20160901-C187264
ReleaseDate	2014-10-14
UnitCount	1
UPCs	884931423967
EANs	9780385755115

Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina

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