"Informative, with spry visuals. . . . A class act." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In this fascinating story of child stars who dance their way to knockout success on Broadway and beyond, Roxane Orgill and Stéphane Jorisch team up for a bravura performance, capturing the sophistication, fluidity, and grace of two of the biggest names in dance history, Fred and Adele Astaire. Back matter includes an author’s note, suggestions for further reading, suggested resources, and an index.
Orgill and Jorisch…partner together here with a grace worthy of their subjects. —Booklist (starred review)
A class act. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Engrossing…Jorisch's digitally enhanced, mixed-media illustrations feature delicately inked line and a color palette evoking vintage costumery. —Kirkus Reviews
The pleasantly written text and appealing, detailed ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations provide a charming glimpse into the world of vaudeville. —School Library Journal
Roxane Orgill’s words and Stephane Jorisch’s illustrations make us feel Fred’s amazing energy for extending his art and his audience. —Chicago Tribune
Wonderful…Beautifully colored, singular illustrations highlight the tale. —Journal Inquirer
A wonderful introduction to Fred [Astaire], written in a neat, elegant style and with some very lovely illustrations. —AlsoDances.net
Interesting and absorbing. —Sunday Republican
[A] lively narrative…accompanied by whimsical ink-and-color illustrations…Beautiful! —Faith & Family
Lively words and…illustrations…manage to get the Astaire magic right. —Washington Post Book World
This beautifully written story will delight young people who have an interest in dance, theatre, and the movies. —Looking Glass Review
"Informative, with spry visuals. . . . A class act." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In this fascinating story of child stars who dance their way to knockout success on Broadway and beyond, Roxane Orgill and Stéphane Jorisch team up for a bravura performance, capturing the sophistication, fluidity, and grace of two of the biggest names in dance history, Fred and Adele Astaire. Back matter includes an author’s note, suggestions for further reading, suggested resources, and an index.
Praise
Orgill and Jorisch…partner together here with a grace worthy of their subjects. —Booklist (starred review)
A class act. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Engrossing…Jorisch's digitally enhanced, mixed-media illustrations feature delicately inked line and a color palette evoking vintage costumery. —Kirkus Reviews
The pleasantly written text and appealing, detailed ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations provide a charming glimpse into the world of vaudeville. —School Library Journal
Roxane Orgill’s words and Stephane Jorisch’s illustrations make us feel Fred’s amazing energy for extending his art and his audience. —Chicago Tribune
Wonderful…Beautifully colored, singular illustrations highlight the tale. —Journal Inquirer
A wonderful introduction to Fred [Astaire], written in a neat, elegant style and with some very lovely illustrations. —AlsoDances.net
Interesting and absorbing. —Sunday Republican
[A] lively narrative…accompanied by whimsical ink-and-color illustrations…Beautiful! —Faith & Family
Lively words and…illustrations…manage to get the Astaire magic right. —Washington Post Book World
This beautifully written story will delight young people who have an interest in dance, theatre, and the movies. —Looking Glass Review
