Book details
Dance Class #12: The New Girl (12)
Description
A new student, Maya, joins Lucy, Alia, and Julie in Dance Class, but it seems her true passion is on the basketball court. Maya must nimbly overcome her competitive spirit and use her tall stature to be a MVD, most valuable dancer. Things are also heating up between Alia and her boyfriend Evan, but will he miss a step when he forgets their anniversary? And all this and more takes place as all the Dance Class students prepare to put on a production set in the African Savannah. No matter how crazy life may get, Lucy, Alia, Julie, and the rest of the Dance Class have always managed to pull off the seemingly impossible - but what if what the girls are dealing with becomes so overwhelming, that this time the show can't go on?
Age
7-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
48 pages
Book in series
#12
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Dance Class #12: The New Girl' continues the delightful series with fresh narratives and new challenges for the characters, making it an engaging read for fans who have followed the series and are eager to see what happens next.
- Relatable Themes: The book explores themes of friendship, adaptation to change, and the excitement and anxiety that come with new experiences. These universal themes make the story relatable to a wide audience, particularly those who have experienced being the 'new kid' or have had to welcome someone new into their group.
- Artistic Inspiration: For readers who are interested in dance or performing arts, this book provides a creative glimpse into the world of dance classes, rehearsals, and performances, potentially inspiring them to pursue their own artistic interests or appreciate the dedication required for the art form.
- Positive Role Models: The characters in 'Dance Class #12: The New Girl' often demonstrate positive traits such as teamwork, perseverance, and empathy. Young readers can look up to these characters as role models, learning valuable life lessons through their fictional experiences.