First published 2003
Nina loves ballet more than anything. She practices her positions and dreams of dancing on stage like a real ballerina. When she finally gets her chance to perform, Nina discovers that being a star ballerina brings new challenges. She must deal with a copycat who mimics her every move and threatens to steal her spotlight. Meanwhile, Kate laces up her skates and glides across the ice, finding her own path to confidence. At sleepovers and dress-up parties, these girls navigate friendship troubles and discover what makes them special. Whether Nina is perfecting her pirouettes or other girls are trying on princess crowns, each story shows how young girls find courage to be themselves. Through dance recitals and pajama parties, these characters learn that being different makes them stronger, not weaker.
Genres: fiction, family-life, school-stories, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, friendship
224 pages · Paperback · Grosset & Dunlap