"A 21st century delightful ballet story about friendship and facing your fears."
November 2024 Book of the Month
Indu loves her ballet lessons at the Shine and Shimmer dance school, but she’s starting to feel different to her ballet besties. Unlike her friends she doesn’t want a career as a ballerina and she doesn’t enjoy being the centre of attention, she just wants to enjoy dancing as a fun hobby. When her dance teacher announces they are going to perform Cinderella Indu is not sure if she is up to the challenge. Can she conquer her worries or will she let her friends down?
The second instalment in the fantastic Ballet Besties series is a joy from start to finish. Co-authored by Principal ballerina, Yasmine Naghdi, it is a must read for all ballet fans. Technical terms and dance descriptions are skilfully interwoven into the narrative, so that readers develop their ballet knowledge as they enjoy the story.
I was particularly impressed by the contemporary feel to the novel, this is a ballet story for the 21st century. The (un)affordability of access to the arts is gently handled, with Indu struggling to afford a trip alongside her friends and a scholarship fund being set up. Something that will undoubtedly resonate with many young readers.
And while all the ballet besties enjoy dancing, not all of them see it as a future career, instead the friends are a well-balanced bunch with a mix of interests and aspirations.
As with the first book in the series, the heart of the story lies in the fantastically drawn characters. From shy Indu to exuberant Dante, their personalities and friendships shine as brightly as their sparkly leotards. This is a must read for ballet fans, but will also be enjoyed by readers who love stories about friendship and working together.
Join LoveReading4Kids Editorial Expert Amy Mckay and LoveReading4Kids Ambassador Priya in conversation with authors Yasmine Naghdi & Chitra Soundar.
Pirouette your way into the Shimmer & Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show!
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Pirouette your way into the Shimmer & Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show!Indu loves learning ballet at Shimmer & Shine, her local community dance school. Unlike her friends, she doesn't want to be a principal dancer when she grows up, and she's a bit scared of being on stage, but it's still one of her favourite hobbies.Until Miss Diamond announces that this term they'll be putting on a performance of Cinderella!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Ballet Besties: Indu's Time to Shine and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Ballet Besties: Indu's Time to Shine features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Books of the Month, Interviews with Authors and Illustrators, Recommendations, Star Books, Stories about Family and Friends, Romance / Relationship Stories, Drama / Performing Arts, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Ballet Besties: Indu's Time to Shine was written by Yasmine Naghdi, Chitra Soundar and published by Piccadilly Press
Ballet Besties: Indu's Time to Shine has 205 pages
Yes it is part of The Ballet Besties Series series
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