Bunheads - Hardcover

Flack, Sophie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316126535 ISBN 13: 9780316126533

Publisher: Poppy Books, 2011

Synopsis

On-stage beauty. Backstage drama.
As a dancer with the ultra-prestigious Manhattan Ballet Company, nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward juggles intense rehearsals, dazzling performances and complicated backstage relationships. Up until now, Hannah has happily devoted her entire life to ballet.
But when she meets a handsome musician named Jacob, Hannah's universe begins to change, and she must decide if she wants to compete against the other "bunheads" in the company for a star soloist spot or strike out on her own in the real world. Does she dare give up the gilded confines of the ballet for the freedoms of everyday life?

About this title

Review:

"Amulti-layered and absorbing good read by a promising debut novelist."

-- "Kirkus" (starred review)

"Amust-read for every young dancer! Sophie Flack takes us inside theworld of the professional dancer, sparing nothing, and weaving a poignant, honest coming-of-age story that will keep you turning pages."

-- Davida Willis Hurwin, author of"A Time For Dancing", an ALA Best Book for Young Adults

"In"Bunheads", author Sophie Flack takes readers into all the drama, camaraderie, disappointment, jealousy, exultation, and physical and emotional pain in the life of a corpsballet dancer for a prestigious New York ballet company. . . Ms Flack writes with absolutely authority about alifestyle she herself lived for nine years, and about what happens whenlifelong dreams collide with the needs of the heart. " -- Lurlene McDaniel, author of"Breathless" and "A Rose forMelind"
"In "Bunheads", author Sophie Flack takes readers into all the drama, camaraderie, disappointment, jealousy, exultation, and physical and emotional pain in the life of a corps ballet dancer for a prestigious New York ballet company. . . Ms Flack writes with absolutely authority about a lifestyle she herself lived for nine years, and about what happens when lifelong dreams collide with the needs of the heart. " " Lurlene McDaniel, author of "Breathless" and "A Rose for Melinda"

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"At turns riveting, hilarious and bittersweet, " Bunheads" provides a backstage pass into the world of elite New York City ballet dancers. I got swept up in their routines and habits, their triumphs and disappointments, and their deep friendships, which thrive even in the face of fierce competition. This is at once a romantic page-turner and a thoughtful exploration of just how much true artists are willing to give up for their art." " J. Courtney Sullivan, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Commencement "and" Maine"
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"In "Bunheads," author Sophie Flack takes readers into all the drama, camaraderie, disappointment, jealousy, exultation, and physical and emotional pain in the life of a corps ballet dancer for a prestigious New York ballet company. . . Ms Flack writes with absolutely authority about a lifestyle she herself lived for nine years, and about what happens when lifelong dreams collide with the needs of the heart. " " Lurlene McDaniel, author of "Breathless" and "A Rose for Melinda"
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"At turns riveting, hilarious and bittersweet, Bunheads provides a backstage pass into the world of elite New York City ballet dancers. I got swept up in their routines and habits, their triumphs and disappointments, and their deep friendships, which thrive even in the face of fierce competition. This is at once a romantic page-turner and a thoughtful exploration of just how much true artists are willing to give up for their art." J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times bestselling author of Commencement and Maine
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"A must-read for every young dancer! Sophie Flack takes us inside the world of the professional dancer, sparing nothing, and weaving a poignant, honest coming-of-age story that will keep you turning pages."
Davida Willis Hurwin, author of A Time For Dancing, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults "

"A multi-layered and absorbing good read by a promising debut novelist."
Kirkus (starred review)"

"Exhilaration and drudgery, passion and exhaustion, exist side by side for dancers in the exalted Manhattan Ballet, a world unto itself, which Flack (a former New York City Ballet dancer) brings vividly to life in this strong debut." Publishers Weekly"

Book Description:

In a crowd of beautiful and talented dancers, how can one girl stand out?

About this edition

• Publisher: Poppy Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0316126535
• ISBN 13: 9780316126533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 293