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No Ballet Shoes in Syria

Name: No Ballet Shoes in Syria
ISBN: 9781788004503

By Bruton Catherine

heartfelt · inspiring · uplifting · thought-provoking

Genres

Realistic Fiction Friendship and Family Feelings and Wellbeing

What is No Ballet Shoes in Syria about?

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)

This edition

2019

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