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The twelve dancing princesses

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A retelling, set in Africa, of the story of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and how their secret is eventually discovered.

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Main Author: Isadora, Rachel
Other Authors: Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863, Grimm, Wilhelm, 1786-1859
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2007.
Series:Twelve dancing princesses.
Subjects:
Fairy tales > Juvenile fiction.
Folklore > Germany > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
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Summary:A retelling, set in Africa, of the story of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and how their secret is eventually discovered.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
ISBN:9780142414507
0142414506
9780399247446
0399247440
Author Notes:Rachel Isadora was born and raised in New York City. Rachel studied at the School of American Ballet and was a dancer with the Boston Ballet until a foot injury. She went from being a ballet dancer to an author and illustrator.

The first title she wrote and illustrated was Max. Since then she has written many others including Golden Bear, Ben's Trumpet, Nick Plays Baseball, Caribbean Dream, Mr. Moon and Not Just Tutus.

Her works have earned her several awards including the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award. Her title Max, was named an ALA Notable Book.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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