stories, plots, etc

Provides lists of titles that may be of interest to teens who read genre fiction, selected from the works of authors who are popular with teenagers in the 1990s or whose books fit into the frequently requested genre types of historical novels, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, adventure, contemporary, and romance.

Presents the stories of ten well-known ballets, including Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, and others.

A retelling, based on the 1903 operetta, of the classic story of how Jane and Alan are pursued by their evil uncle Barnaby who wants to kill them for their fortune.

With the help of a young girl, a nutcracker becomes a handsome prince. Illustrated with photos from a performance by the American Ballet Theatre.

Illustrations and text describe ten famous houses in literature including Castle Dracula, Gatsby's mansion Manderley, and Baskerville Hall.

First Lady Laura Bush lists fifty-seven books for families and children that will help children learn to love books and reading, examining the values found in each book and listing prominent themes to watch for.

Contains illustrated retellings of six ballets; provides an introduction to each and an overview of the history of classical ballet; and includes two CDs.

Stories of eight famous ballets, together with the experiences of a ballerina who danced important roles in many of them.

A retelling of Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute," including a biographical section about Mozart and a behind-the-scenes account of a performance of the work by the Salzburger Marionettentheater, illustrated with photographs.

An index of over 500 plays for middle and high school students as well as a plot summary and information for each play including author, style, cast size, and leasing agent.