On Pointe
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019 · Est. 53 min read

On Pointe

Written by Margaret Gurevich · Illustrated by Addy Rivera Sonda

Part of the Academy of Dance series

A dancer's dream to go on pointe tests her limits and resolve.

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72 pages· 6,345 words· Est. 53 min read· 620L
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Jada, a dedicated dancer, believes she's ready to transition from ballet to pointe. But the journey is fraught with unexpected challenges, from mastering the intricate art of tying pointe shoes to discovering muscles she never knew existed. As she struggles to balance ambition with reality, Jada must decide if she's pushing herself too hard in her quest to achieve her dream. Will she find the strength to persevere, or will the demands of pointe prove too daunting? Dive into Jada's world and discover if her passion can overcome the obstacles in her path.

From the publisher

After years as a dancer, Jada is sure she’s ready to graduate from ballet to pointe. But moving to the next level is harder than she thought. Is she pushing things too far, too fast in her effort to stay on pointe?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
72
Words
6,345
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
199409
Publication
Published
March 1, 2019
Publisher
Capstone Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781496580207
LCCN
2018037073

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