Footwork: Candlewick Biographies

The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire

Author: Roxane Orgill and Stephane Jorisch Series: Candlewick Biographies

Capturing the grace and beauty of the two biggest names in dance history, this glimpse into the lives of siblings Fred and Adele Astaire traces their extraordinary journey to success on Broadway and in Hollywood.

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"Informative, with spry visuals. . . . A class act." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

In this fascinating story of child stars who dance their way to knockout success on Broadway and beyond, Roxane Orgill and Stéphane Jorisch team up for a bravura performance, capturing the sophistication, fluidity, and grace of two of the biggest names in dance history, Fred and Adele Astaire. Back matter includes an author’s note, suggestions for further reading, suggested resources, and an index.

Critic Reviews

Orgill and Jorisch…partner together here with a grace worthy of their subjects.
—Booklist (starred review)

A class act.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Engrossing…Jorisch's digitally enhanced, mixed-media illustrations feature delicately inked line and a color palette evoking vintage costumery.
—Kirkus Reviews

The pleasantly written text and appealing, detailed ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations provide a charming glimpse into the world of vaudeville.
—School Library Journal

Roxane Orgill’s words and Stephane Jorisch’s illustrations make us feel Fred’s amazing energy for extending his art and his audience.
—Chicago Tribune

Wonderful…Beautifully colored, singular illustrations highlight the tale.
—Journal Inquirer

A wonderful introduction to Fred [Astaire], written in a neat, elegant style and with some very lovely illustrations.
—AlsoDances.net

Interesting and absorbing.
—Sunday Republican

[A] lively narrative…accompanied by whimsical ink-and-color illustrations…Beautiful!
—Faith & Family

Lively words and…illustrations…manage to get the Astaire magic right.
—Washington Post Book World

This beautifully written story will delight young people who have an interest in dance, theatre, and the movies.
—Looking Glass Review

About the Author

Roxane Orgill is the author of a number of notable books

Roxane Orgill is the author of a number of notable books for children and young adults, including the recent "Footwo for children and young adults, including the recent "Footwork: The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire". She has also been rk: The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire". She has also been an award-winning music critic whose reviews and articles havan award-winning music critic whose reviews and articles have appeared in the "Wall Street Journal", the "New York Timese appeared in the "Wall Street Journal", the "New York Times",