Tallchief: America's Prima Ballerina

Growing up on the Osage Indian reservation, Maria Tallchief was a gifted pianist and dancer. According to Osage tradition, women are not permitted to dance, but Maria's parents recognized her gifts and allowed her to break the rule. Then when Maria reached the age of twelve, her father told her it was time to choose between her two loves. Maria chose ballet. It was a decision that would change not only the course of her life, but the face of classical ballet in America. The fascinating story of Maria Tallchief's rise to become America's prima ballerina will captivate young readers.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 10/01/2001
ISBN: 9780142300183
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 10.91h x 8.92w x 0.09d

Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 10/22/2001 pg. 79
Publishers Weekly 10/22/2001

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 32702 / Tallchief: America's Prima Ballerina
Reading Level: 5.1 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5