{"product_id":"firebird-waltz","title":"Firebird Waltz \/\/ (Pre-order, Aug 25 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes the first book in a middle grade series about a girl who must balance her ballet aspirations with her magical destiny.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve-year-old Josie can’t wait to start classes at the prestigious Star Fire Academy for the Performing Arts. She has been dancing ballet since she was three years old and hopes she can live up to the expectations of the school—and make her parents proud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen she arrives at the academy, it only takes one class for Josie to know she’s going to have to perform like never before to keep up with her talented fellow students, especially if she wants a shot at the coveted solo in the upcoming fall recital. As Josie digs deep for the confidence and inspiration required for the role, she grows closer to her ballet teacher, Miss Fiona, who tells Josie she’s destined for something far greater than a solo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Miss Fiona, centuries ago an evil sorcerer attempted to turn himself into the most amazing dancer in the world. Instead, his spell went wrong, transforming him into a monstrous being full of rage and envy—but also creating a beautiful dance spirit full of goodness: the Firebird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver since, the two timeless entities have been fighting for the souls of young artists. In every generation, the Firebird is embodied by a new hero, and Josie is next in line. Suddenly, Josie is faced with two roles of a lifetime. Can she rise to the occasion?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMisty Copeland\u003c\/strong\u003e made history by becoming the first African American female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eBallerina Body\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wind at My Back\u003c\/i\u003e, and the bestselling \u003ci\u003eLife in Motion \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the children’s books \u003ci\u003eFirebird Waltz\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBunheads \u003c\/i\u003eand its sequel, \u003ci\u003eBlack Ballerinas\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLetters to Misty.\u003c\/i\u003e Misty is the recipient of the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship in the Arts and an inductee into the Boys and Girls Club Alumni Hall of Fame. In 2015, she was named to \u003ci\u003eTime \u003c\/i\u003emagazine’s 100 list and was one of \u003ci\u003eGlamour\u003c\/i\u003e magazine’s “Women of the Year.” She lives in New York City. Visit her online at MistyCopeland.com.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Aladdin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublish Date: August 25, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN\/UPC: 9781534475410\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.7 in T\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBISAC Categories: Kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Misty Copeland","offers":[{"title":"(Pre-order, Aug 25 2026) Hardcover","offer_id":48754132549867,"sku":"9781534475410","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/4014\/9820\/files\/9781534475410.jpg?v=1780866915","url":"https:\/\/rep.club\/products\/firebird-waltz","provider":"Reparations Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}