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K-3Diary of A... series.
Clear and well organized, with highlighted vocabulary words and enticing color photographs, each book recounts a week in a performer's life, from rehearsals to costumes to being on stage. It's not clear who is "writing" the diary, which readers may find confusing. Overall, however, these are useful introductions to each profession. Tips on diary writing are included. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Diary of a... titles: Diary of a Ballerina and Diary of a Circus Performer.