By: Samantha Cutler, Thea Nicole de Klerk
Text and Images from A Dancer’s Tale: The Story of Phyllis Spira
Once upon a time,
in Joburg’s Orange Grove,
a little girl called Phyllis
was born into the world.
Two people in love,
hugged their sweet little babe.
No-one knew then,
what a dancer they’d made.
When the world was ready
for Phyllis at fifteen,
She arrived in big, old London,
ready to live her dream.
She said goodbye to all her friends.
She was ready to start fresh.
Watch out Royal Ballet School!
Phyllis is here to impress
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I like inspiring stories
it is an interesting biography of a ballerina’s travels around the world.
I like it because i also love to dance.
I like this book because its about dance
I like this book because it was a interesting and happy
giselle writes:
Beautiful story.
Marianne Jackson writes:
Very cute!
lee writes:
what a nice book..
Nadine writes:
beautiful book! my daughter and I enjoyed it!
Kamalini Hastak writes:
A beautifully written book with lovely illustrations. Children would love to read this biography and want to know more about Phyllis and ballet.
Wan Tong writes:
I like this book because its teaching you try hard,never give up.
ella writes:
enjoyed very much
swastika writes:
it is a very nice book
Isabella writes:
i like the book because i also love to dance and i traveled to France and Mexico I’m almost like but it was worth the try i have 10 times and then I’m visiting Puerto Rico Yay!
Mansur writes:
i like this book