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No Ballet Shoes in Syria
€ 9.99
ISBN: 9781788004503
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.
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
272 pages.
Temporarily out of stock.
Currently not in stock but due shortly. Usually despatched in 3 to 10 working days.
If you order this along with other items, your entire order will be held and despatched when complete.
Date of Publication: 25/04/2019
