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Name: Drina Dances Alone (Drina, No 3)
Author: Jean Estoril

📘 Drina Dances Alone (Drina, No 3) by Jean Estoril

When her grandparents go to Australia for the year, Drina is initially horrified to be sent to the Dominick's residential campus in Chalk Green, far from London. Feeling displaced and alone, she gradually begins to enjoy the experience as she makes friends. Things improve further when Rose joins her; Rose has received a scholarship with the hope that the fresh air will help improve her health.

First publish date: 1989

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Jean Estoril

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