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Kate, a thirteen‑year‑old girl from Oregon, leaves her hometown to pursue ballet training with a national company in New York City. As she immerses herself in the demanding world of dance, she confronts the realities of the profession and ultimately discovers that the life of a ballerina isn’t the right path for her.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jeanne Betancourt
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