Invitation to the Ballet (Angelina Ballerina) - Hardcover

Holabird, Katharine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670913324 ISBN 13: 9780670913329

Publisher: Puffin, 2003

Synopsis

Imagine Angelina's delight when she wins two tickets to the gala performance of Cindermouse . . . and then her disappointment as friend after friend has received an invitation to something else that day. At the last minute, however, Angelina is called by the Royal Ballet's director to fill in for an injured ballerina and she gives her two tickets to her parents.
There are six envelopes in all with cards and letters to open up and read as well as a special lucky star pendant in the last envelope.

About this title

Review:

The writing is crisp and clear, the illustrations detailed with a lovely sense of movement and emotion (Guardian)

Angelina has simply charmed her way into becoming a modern children's classic . . . (Publishers Weekly)

Angelina is a magical character who fulfils every little girl's dreams (Darcey Bussell, OBE)

About the Author:

Katharine Holabird has been writing the Angelina books since 1983. She was born in the US but has lived in London with her family for many years.
Helen Craig is one of the UK's most successful children's book illustrators. She has been widely published and her books have been translated into many languages. Helen lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0670913324
• ISBN 13: 9780670913329
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Craig Helen