Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean : Ice Dancing's Perfect Pair (Partners II) [Library Binding]

Frances Shuker-Haines (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Partners II

These partners brought a singular determination to their quest for an Olympic gold medal. In doing so, they developed a highly original style and brought the sport of ice dancing to a new level of artistic recognition.

The highly successful "Partners" concept (double biographies of successful pairs) is now available for older readers. Perfect for report writers, these biographies offer students an exciting and innovative way to explore the creative process and the value of teamwork. The dynamics of these famous partnerships illustrate the value of cooperation, compromise, and perseverance.

Grades 5 and up; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 112 pages; 10-15 photos; Sturdy library binding; Bibliography; Glossary; Chronology; Further Reading; Index

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6 Up?This is an interesting series that focuses on the special chemistry needed to form a successful creative partnership. The books begin with brief biographies of each of the partners and a history of how they came together. Glassman approaches the history of the Beatles by focusing on Lennon and McCartney. Greenberg's analysis of the trio responsible for the television comedy "Cheers" is as much a biography as an examination of how hit shows are developed. The book follows the path that brought the Charles brothers and Jim Burrows together, and then offers insights into the development of the plot and characters of the show. The sport and art of ice dancing are clarified greatly in Shuker-Haines's book about world and Olympic champions Torvill and Dean. The technical information explaining the development of this sport and the requirements that must be met creates an understanding of its intricacies and an appreciation for this team's artistry. The currency of the information and the book's more reasonable length make this a better choice than John Hennessy's Torvill & Dean (St. Martin's, 1984; o.p.). The clear writing style and appropriate level of detail make these good choices for enhancing biography collections.?Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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The clear writing style and appropriate level of detail make these good choices for enhancing biography collections. -- School Library Journal, August 1995

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Blackbirch Press; 1st edition (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567111343
• ISBN-13: 978-1567111347
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,731,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean : Ice Dancing's Perfect Pair (Partners II) (Library Binding)

In the climax of their phenomenal careers, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the 1984 Olympic gold medal in Ice Dancing and set the standard against which every dance team since will forever be measured. This book is an invaluable insight into the training of ice dancers and of the sport itself. A must for skating fans and anyone who wants to learn to appreciate this symphony on ice