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DANCING WITH KATYA
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Written by
Dori Chaconas
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Illustrated by
Constance R. Bergum
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Hardcover: $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-376-4
Total Pages: 32
Size: 9-1/2 x 11
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Picture Books, ages 4-8/Fiction/History
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DORI CHACONAS is the author of several picture books, including One Little Mouse; On a Wintry Morning; Momma, Will You?; Christmas Mouseling; When Cows Come Home for Christmas; and Cork and Fuzz: Short and Tall. She lives in Wisconsin.You can visit Dori Chaconas's website at: www.dorichaconas.com
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CONSTANCE R. BERGUM has illustrated several children's books. She holds an MFA in illustration from Marywood University and lives in Montana.
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A moving, dramatic story of the transforming power of love and the strong bonds between siblings that even polio cannot weaken.
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Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts Tests:
AR Quiz#: 106565
AR Reading Level: 3.6
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ANNA LOVES TO DANCE with her beloved sister Katya in the meadow of their family's Wisconsin farm. But during the summer in which Katya turns five she is suddenly overcome by a high fever. The doctor delivers a grim diagnosis: polio. Although she recovers from the lingering illness, Katya's legs are left weakened and twisted. Anna carries her to the meadow in a wheelbarrow now, and dances alone for her sister. Together they dream of a time when Katya will be able to join her in their ballerina game.
Then Mama and Papa announce that Katya must leave home and go to a hospital in the city where doctors will try to make her legs strong again. Anna misses her sister and worries: will the treatment and Katya's "pioneer spirit" allow her to dance once again?
In an afterword, the author and illustrator each tell the true stories of their families' battles with polio.
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Reviews
"A warm and inspiring tribute to one sister's love and the other's courage." —Kirkus Reviews "A sincere, nostalgic effort." —School Library Journal "...a picture book of poignancy and power."Southwest Virginia Enterprise
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Awards
* 2007 NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
* 2007 Kansas State Reading Circle (primary, starred)
* 2009 Outstanding Book for Young People with Disabilities
* Finalist, 2007 ALA Schneider Family Book Award
* Nominee, 2008 Charlotte Award (primary list)
* Nominee, 2008-2009 Show Me Readers Award
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