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Description
Grace's Show of Strength follows two friends at the Royal Ballet School in the final weeks of their first year as they prepare for a big end-of-year performance at the Royal Opera House. Ellie sees that Grace is acting strangely and dealing with the stress in a way that could be dangerous, which worries her. Ellie gathers their friends and family to support Grace before the situation gets worse. The book, aimed at middle-grade readers, is the sixth in the series and touches on friendship, pressure, and resilience.
Quick Summary
In the final weeks of their first year at the Royal Ballet School, a secret about Grace's strange behavior threatens the big performance at the Royal Opera House. Readers will be drawn in by behind-the-scenes ballet rehearsals, the tension of upcoming exams, and a surprising mystery that keeps them guessing until the curtain falls. If your kid likes the school-life puzzles of "The Mysterious Benedict Society" mixed with the graceful drama of a dance story, they'll love this. This 5-point AR book is perfect for readers in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy friendship stories with a side of mystery.