Bibliograph

Footwork, the story of Fred and Adele Astaire, Roxane Orgill ; illustrated by Stephane Jorisch

Type

Label

Footwork, the story of Fred and Adele Astaire, Roxane Orgill ; illustrated by Stephane Jorisch

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Footwork

Responsibility statement

Roxane Orgill ; illustrated by Stephane Jorisch

Series statement

Candlewick Biographies

Sub title

the story of Fred and Adele Astaire

Summary

Follow the footsteps of two persevering siblings who danced their way into a cherished place in the spotlight. In 1905, four-and-a-half-year-old Fred Astaire put on his first pair of dancing shoes -- and from that moment, his life was filled with singing, dancing, and fancy footwork. Fred's older sister, Adele, was the real dancer, but Fred worked hard to get all the steps just right, and it wasn't long before he was the one capturing headlines and stealing the show. In this fascinating story of child stars who hoof their way to knockout success on Broadway and beyond, Roxane Orgill and Stephane Jorisch team up for a bravura performance, capturing the sophistication, fluidity, and grace of two of the biggest names in dance history

Target audience

juvenile

Classification