{"product_id":"madame-saqui-revolutionary-rope-dancer-hardcover","title":"Madame Saqui: Revolutionary Rope Dancer - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLisa Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRebecca Green\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning picture book biography about the tightrope walker who dazzled Paris as she danced across the sky with impeccable balance and unparalleled skill during the French Revolution.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn revolutionary France, a girl named Marguerite Lalanne longed to perform above large crowds on a tightrope, just like her acrobatic parents. Sneaking off to the fairgrounds for secret tightrope walking lessons, Marguerite finessed her performance skills, ultimately performing for crowds as a young rope dancer. And eventually, Marguerite would perform as Madame Saqui, waltzing and pirouetting across- and never falling off- countless ropes above adoring crowds. A \u003ci\u003enouvelle chérie de Paris\u003c\/i\u003e, Madame Saqui cemented her place in circus history, winning the adoration of the French people and royalty alike, including Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis remarkable biography unveils the inspiring story of a trailblazing woman who revolutionized the circus world-- without ever missing a step.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLISA ROBINSON was born in Uganda to two Peace Corps volunteers who would eventually become world-traveling diplomats. She has lived all over the world, including Seattle, Dakar, London, and Moscow. She and her family now call Massachusetts home, where Lisa spends time at the local circus gym, flying through the air with aerial silks. She is also the author of\u003ci\u003e Pippa's Night Parade\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit her at author-lisa-robinson.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eREBECCA GREEN is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Unicorn in the Barn \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e How to Make Friends With a Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e (which she also authored) which \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e called a heartfelt lesson in kindness and caring. In addition to working as an illustrator for children's books, magazines and galleries, she also helps run The Warren, a studio in Nashville that houses five working artists and hosts a variety of community events. Some of her clients include HarperCollins, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, The Wall Street Journal and Flow Magazine. Visit her at myblankpaper.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 11.9 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756519883040,"sku":"9780525579977","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ec38b7bab6efc2750344a5079a1560b1.webp?v=1780080577","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/madame-saqui-revolutionary-rope-dancer-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}