Marie in Fourth Position: The Story of Degas' "The Little Dancer"

by Amy Littlesugar

Marie's dream is to dance beneath the spotlight in the Paris Opera, but she finds herself only a "rat" in the chorus, until she is sent to pose for master artist Edgar Degas and she wins the heart of all Paris. Reprint.

Genres: Art, Picture Books, History, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Janet]

This title will be appreciated by adults and children who are interested in the works of Degas or interested in ballet. The illustrations are done by Ian Schoenherr and are done in the artistic time period of the artist. Copyrighted 1996. Includes a brief from the author which does not include much historical or contemporary content on the bronze statue done by Degas.

[Jordana]

Lovely illustrations.

[Chappyfamily]

Interesting true story

[Sarah]

Educational and nice pictures, but not very exciting.