Academy of Dance: Ballet Breakdown

SUMMARY:

Jada isn’t thrilled to leave her old life in Philadelphia behind. Not only is she saying goodbye to her school and her friends, she also has to leave her dance team. Jada lives for ballet, and thankfully, she finds a way to keep dancing at Ms. Marianne’s Academy of Dance. But when an injury threatens to sideline Jada before the big competition, she has to find a way to overcome her anxiety and her injury or risk letting down her new team.

REVIEWS:

“Thrills and excitement for fashion fans.”–Kirkus

Booklist – Mariko Turk

“The new girl at the dance studio learns to fit in in this approachable chapter book. . . .Jada’s loneliness, as well as her initial descent into anger and pessimism after her injury, is refreshingly and realistically portrayed. So are the miscommunications and second-guessing that can stunt the formation of new friendships. An encouraging series starter for dance fans.” – Booklist

School Library Journal – Tara Kehoe, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Charlotte, NC

“Dance enthusiasts will appreciate the details on ballet positions and steps throughout the text as well as the included glossary of terms. . . .This sports series is one that aspiring dancers will appreciate.” – School Library Journal

 

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