{"product_id":"taking-flight-from-war-orphan-to-star-ballerina-paperback","title":"Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichaela Deprince\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElaine Deprince\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe extraordinary memoir of an orphan who danced her way from war-torn Sierra Leone to ballet stardom, most recently appearing in Beyonce's \u003ci\u003eLemonade\u003c\/i\u003e and as a principal in a major American dance company.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Michaela is nothing short of a miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and purple dancer, she is an inspiration!\" --Misty Copeland, world-renowned ballet dancer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Michaela DePrince was known as girl Number 27 at the orphanage, where she was abandoned at a young age and tormented as a \"devil child\" 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 documentary \u003ci\u003eFirst Position\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as on \u003ci\u003eDancing with the Stars, Good Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNightline\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this engaging, moving, and unforgettable memoir, Michaela shares her dramatic journey from an orphan in West Africa to becoming one of ballet's most exciting rising stars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Michaela DePrince is the embodiment of what it means to fight for your dream.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003eToday \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Michaela DePrince is a role model for girls on and off stage.\"\u003cb\u003e --\u003c\/b\u003eNYLON\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichaela DePrince graduated from the American Ballet Theatre's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis school in New York, and is a dancer with the Dutch National Ballet. She travels between Amsterdam and New York City, where she lives with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.2 x 5.5 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 January 19, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755687739680,"sku":"9780385755146","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/773e4d2cc8e5901ee494e8c96841df32.webp?v=1780065893","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/taking-flight-from-war-orphan-to-star-ballerina-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}