The Little Spanish Dancer by Madeline Brandeis
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"The Little Spanish Dancer" by Madeline Brandeis is a children's novel written in the 1930s. The story centers around a young girl named Pilar, who lives in Seville, Spain, and is passionate about dancing. The narrative explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the rich cultural backdrop of Spanish traditions, particularly showcasing the magical heritage associated with the castanets passed down through her family. At the start of the tale, we are introduced
to Pilar as she dances joyfully in the Murillo Garden while unaware of her grandfather's serious illness at home. As she learns about the dire financial circumstances surrounding her grandfather's health, the story sets the stage for her internal conflict: the need to sell treasured family heirlooms, including the legendary magic castanets which are steeped in folklore. With her grandfather's health declining, Pilar grapples with the decision to sell her mother's treasured memories to afford medicine and food, showcasing her determination and love amidst challenging circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brandeis, Madeline, 1897-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Little Spanish Dancer |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Spain -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40592 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 368 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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