#1695196 in Books 2014-06-12 2014-03-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.24 x .81 x 5.49l, .59 #File Name: 1616954221304 pages5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fast paced, interesting, educational, and a really fun read.By not a fanThis book is intended primarily for young adults, but as a 74-year-old I found it an excellent read. Ms. Kiem has a deep knowledge of Russian culture, particularly during the cold war era and the stresses/issues relating to being Russian at that time. She gives us an in-depth and educational perspective of the world (particularly America) from a Russian teenager's perspectivFrom School Library JournalGr 8 UpMarina studies as a dancer in the Soviet Union's prestigious ballet corps. Her mother's role as the prima ballerina of the company gives her family a certain prestige most Russians would love. Unfortunately, living in the spotlight also means that when Sveta stumbleA timely YA thrillerpart John Le Carr and part The Americansabout a Bolshoi ballerina trapped by family secrets and a legacy of espionage.The Bolshoi Saga: MarinaMarina is born into privilege. A talented young dancer with Russias Bolshoi Ballet at the height of the Cold War, she seems destined to follow in the footsteps of her mother Svetlana, a Soviet Artist of the People. But when Svetlana disappears without explanation, Marina and her father have to get out. Fast. They defect to America, hopi...
You easily download any file type for your device.Dancer, Daughter, Traitor, Spy (The Bolshoi Saga) | . I have read it a couple of times and even shared with my family members. Really good. Couldnt put it down.
