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No Ballet Shoes in Syria
No Ballet Shoes in Syria
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Books Are My Bag Readers Award Winner
Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. The formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes she has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. At the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country and find Aya's father.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2019
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award, Aya is eleven years old and has recently arrived in Britain with her mother and baby brother, seeking asylum from the war in Syria. When Aya stumbles upon a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. However, at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father, separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria. With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet detail, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling, filled with warmth, hope, and humanity. Wise and kind and unputdownable. - Hilary McKay, Costa Book Prize-winning author of The Skylarks.
War A perfect balance of tragedy and triumph. - Natasha Farrant, author of The Children of Castle Rock.
A moving story about one of the big issues of our time, told with wonderful clarity, and incredibly touching. - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo.
A moving, textured story ... Ballet Shoes for the 21st century - The Times.
Weight: 242g
Dimension: 173 x 129 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788004503
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