The Great Nijinsky: God of Dance
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 128
Published: 2019
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"The Great Nijinsky: God of Dance" by Lynn Curlee tells the story of Vaslav Nijinsky, a legendary ballet dancer and choreographer known for his extraordinary talent and groundbreaking work. The narrative explores his rise to fame in the early 20th century, highlighting his innovative contributions to dance, such as his role with the Ballets Russes and the creation of iconic performances like "The Afternoon of a Faun." Curlee captures Nijinsky's artistic brilliance and the struggles he faced, including mental health challenges. The book celebrates his legacy and enduring influence on the world of dance, portraying him as a true artistic genius. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 128 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2019 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .
Lynn Curlee, who received a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award for Brooklyn Bridge, comes from a family of intense sports fans. His other books include Liberty, Ships of the Air, Into the Ice: The Story of Arctic Exploration, Rushmore, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Capital, and, most recently, Parthenon. He lives on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. Lynn Curlee, who received a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award for Brooklyn Bridge, comes from a family of intense sports fans. His other books include Liberty, Ships of the Air, Into the Ice: The Story of Arctic Exploration, Rushmore, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Capital, and, most recently, Parthenon. He lives on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.