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Mayhew, James

Ella Bella Ballerina and A Midsummer Night's Dream

32 pp. | Barron's | June, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7641-6797-3 $14.99
(4) K-3 In the fifth book featuring Ella Bella, a magic music box transports the young ballet student to Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, where she follows Puck and helps him cast a mischievous spell to re-ignite Titania's love for Oberon. As before, the lackluster narrative isn't as engaging as Mayhew's fanciful, detailed illustrations. An author's note provides background on the Bard and discussion of Mendelssohn's music composed for the play.
Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

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