Michaela Deprince , Elaine Deprince

Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina

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ISBN 13:: 9780385755146
author:: Michaela Deprince , Elaine Deprince
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Ember
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 14.2 x 1.5 x 20.8 cm
Genre:: Young Adult, Biographies, Performing Arts, Mic
Condition:: New
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Michaela DePrince's extraordinary life story is one of hope and perseverance. Born into an orphanage in Sierra Leone, she was abandoned at a young age and faced challenges that would have broken many others.

But it was at the orphanage that Michaela discovered her passion for dance, finding solace in a picture of a beautiful ballerina en pointe. Adopted by an American family, she went on to study at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School and become one of ballet's most exciting rising stars.

In this moving memoir, Michaela shares her dramatic journey from orphanage to stardom, offering a powerful message about fighting for your dreams and overcoming adversity. Her inspiring story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome even the toughest challenges.

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