Nova in New York

Written by Katherine Richards

Part of the Orca Limelights series

Nova faces a choice between her ballet dreams and her ailing aunt's legacy.

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112 pages· HL620L

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Nova Abbott, a young dancer, steps into the whirlwind of New York City's elite ballet scene. As she navigates fierce competition and demanding instructors, her heart remains tethered to her ailing aunt Ivy, whose own dreams were dashed by illness. With a prestigious apprenticeship on the line, Nova must decide if the spotlight is worth the sacrifice. Will she follow her passion or honor her aunt's legacy? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking.

From the publisher

Seventeen-year-old Nova Abbott grew up dancing barefoot in the backyard with her aunt Ivy, whose dreams of becoming a professional ballerina were cut short by cystic fibrosis. Nova is invited to attend a prestigious ballet school’s summer intensive program. She is a bit overwhelmed by New York City: the bustle of people, the talent of the other dancers, the demands of the instructors and being separated from her beloved aunt, whose health is deteriorating rapidly. With a coveted apprenticeship up for grabs, Nova isn’t sure she’ll make it in the big leagues, and now she’s not even sure she wants to.

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