Bibliograph

No ballet shoes in Syria, Catherine Bruton

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No ballet shoes in Syria, Catherine Bruton

Language

eng

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maps

Index

no index present

Intended audience

For ages 9+ years

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

No ballet shoes in Syria

Responsibility statement

Catherine Bruton

Summary

Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across 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. But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed 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

Target audience

juvenile

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