Anything But Ordinary Addie: The True Story of Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763668419)

Be astonished and dazzled by the true story of Adelaide Herrmann, the Queen of Magic

Some girls are perfectly happy never doing anything out of the ordinary. But Addie was anything but ordinary. She longed for thrills and excitement At a time when a young lady appearing onstage was considered most unusual, Addie defied convention and became a dancer. And when she married the world-famous magician Herrmann the Great, she knew she had to be part of his show. Addie wanted to shock and dazzle She would do anything to draw the crowds, even agree to be shot out of a cannon. But when Herrmann the Great died, Addie couldn't disappoint her loyal fans -- the show had to go on. What could she do? She would perform the show all by herself From the creators of Mesmerized, this rollicking romp tells the true story of one fearless magician's rise to glory, featuring exquisitely lavish illustrations by Iacopo Bruno. Extensive back matter, including instructions for performing one of Addie's original tricks, makes this a dazzling celebration of one of the first female conjurers in show business.

Author: Mara Rockliff
ISBN-10: 0763668419
ISBN-13: 9780763668419
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 04/12/2016
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.40w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 181408 / Anything But Ordinary Addie: The True Story of Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/25/2016
School Library Journal 02/01/2016 pg. 120
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2016
Booklist 02/15/2016 pg. 67
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2016 pg. 135
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Superior,Well Above Average