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Bunheads

Bunheads

Published in
2011
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Description

As a dancer with the ultra-prestigious Manhattan Ballet Company, nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward juggles intense rehearsals, dazzling performances and complicated backstage relationships. Up until now, Hannah has happily devoted her entire life to ballet. But when she meets a handsome musician named Jacob, Hannah's universe begins to change, and she must decide if she wants to compete against the other "bunheads" in the company for a star soloist spot or strike out on her own in the real world. Does she dare give up the gilded confines of the ballet for the freedoms of everyday life?
Age
11-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
294 pages

Why to read

  • Insight into the world of professional ballet
  • Character-driven narrative
  • Themes of personal growth and ambition
  • Exploration of the balance between career and personal life