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Three siblings, orphaned by an earthquake, are sent to live with their prim uncle and feeble aunt in England. Anna dreams of ballet, but her uncle forbids her from dancing. Facing rejection and new surroundings, she must decide whether to follow her passion or conform to her uncle’s wishes.
First publish date: February 5, 1976
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Noel Streatfeild
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