No Ballet Shoes in Syria

By Bruton Catherine

Adjectives

heartfelt inspiring uplifting thought-provoking

Genres

Realistic Fiction Friendship and Family Feelings and Wellbeing

Synopsis

Aya, an eleven-year-old refugee from Syria, arrives in Britain with her mum and baby brother. When she discovers a local ballet class, her hidden talent is quickly spotted. As Aya dreams of winning a ballet scholarship, she must also face the challenges of starting a new life and searching for her missing father. This moving story celebrates hope, determination, and the power of following your dreams.

Pages

272 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2019

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