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Born to Dance

by Jean Ure

Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 9+

Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books, 2017

About this book

Maddy was born to dance. As the youngest daughter of a famous ballerina and a world-renowned choreographer, she has been training since the age of four. When a new girl, Caitlyn, starts at her school, Maddy knows right away that the girl is a dancer - she can tell by the way she walks and holds herself. But every time she tries to talk to her about it, Caitlyn brushes her off. Determined to figure out what is going on, Maddy begins to investigate...

This sweet story, told from Maddy's point of view, is mysterious, exciting and highly enjoyable. The brash, loud, spontaneous protagonist may not be the most subtle when going after things she wants, but her heart is always in the right place. A fabulous read for dance aficionados.

About the author

Jean Ure was born in Surrey and, when growing up, knew that she was going to be a writer or a ballet dancer. She began writing when she was six years old and had her first book published while she was still at school. Jean is a vegan and animal lover. She lives with her husband, seven dogs and four cats in a 300 year old house in Croydon.

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