{"product_id":"james-the-dancing-dog-isbn-9780887766190","title":"James the Dancing Dog","description":"James the beagle was a real dog. His master and mistress worked with the National Ballet of Canada, and between 1961 and 1972 he went with them to the studio, the rehearsal hall, and the theater where the dancers performed. Perhaps this is what James dreamed about when he lay quietly on the floor, his eyes fastened on the twirling dancers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom puppyhood James wanted to dance. Now, he certainly helped the dancers. He practiced their lifts with them. He helped them keep their figures trim by sharing their lunches. He allowed himself to be patted as a good luck talisman before the dancers went on stage. But this was not enough for James. In his heart he longed to be a dancer himself, to soar across the stage, the spotlight on him. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne day the notice is posted that the company is to perform \u003ci\u003eGiselle.\u003c\/i\u003e The ballet includes a meaty role for a hunting dog, and James is sure that his moment has come. But the role goes instead to a long-legged wolfhound. James is left out in the cold. That is, until the wolfhound gets stage fright.\u003cb\u003eLinda Maybarduk\u003c\/b\u003e was born in New York City and raised in Orlando, Florida. During  her fifteen-year career as a first soloist with the National Ballet of Canada, she  danced a wide range of leading roles and was hailed as one of the company’s most  versatile dancers and actresses. She has also appeared in guest appearances on stage,  television, and film. Her partners have included Mikhail Baryshnikov, Peter Martins,  Anthony Dowell, Fernando Bujones, and Rudolf Nureyev. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Dancer  Who Flew: A Memoir of Rudolf Nureyev\u003c\/i\u003e – a tribute to her colleague, mentor and friend  – garnered several North American award nominations and provided Linda with a new  career as a guest lecturer and teacher to major arts and dance organizations, performing  arts centers, and universities. While in the National Ballet, Linda toured and shared  many lunches with the star of this book, James the Beagle. Today, she shares her  life with her husband, three children, and her airedale, Ivy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGILLIAN Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Winnipeg. She has written\/illustrated over thirty books for children and adults. She now lives in the UK with her writer husband, Nicholas Shakespeare.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300655616229,"sku":"NP9780887766190","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780887766190.jpg?v=1767730328","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/james-the-dancing-dog-isbn-9780887766190","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}