First published 2020
Misty walks into her very first dance class and discovers the ballet Coppélia, a tale about a toymaker's scheme to animate a doll. The story's heroine Swanilda enchants her so completely that Misty decides to audition for the part. She has never attempted ballet before. This marks her debut in any dance class at all. Excitement mingles with anxiety as she faces this new challenge. Her fellow dancers, known as bunheads, become her allies and friends. They offer support and push her to excel. The nervousness that initially grips Misty begins to fade. Together, the group of young dancers collaborates to create a memorable performance. Through friendship and collective effort, Misty transforms from a complete beginner into a confident performer ready to take the stage.
Genres: biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Period: 21st-century
32 pages · Hardcover · Nancy Paulsen Books