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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Dancing in the Wings
A tall girl defies doubts to pursue her ballerina dreams.
32 pages· 1,676 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Sassy dreams of being a star ballerina, but her height and big feet make her doubt herself. When a prestigious dance festival director visits, her initial attempts falter. Yet, Sassy feels this is her moment to shine. Can she overcome the taunts and step into the spotlight, proving that her unique qualities are her greatest strengths?
From the publisher
Sassy tries out for a summer dance festival in Washington, D.C., despite the other girls’ taunts that she is much too tall.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,676
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~530L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 44750
Publication
- Published
- December 2, 2003
- First published
- September 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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