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Name: Shiva's fire
Author: Suzanne Fisher Staples

📘 Shiva's fire by Suzanne Fisher Staples

Set in India, this juvenile fiction follows a gifted dancer who dedicates herself to her art. The story explores the tensions she faces as she strives to honor her talent while navigating the expectations of those around her.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Suzanne Fisher Staples

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