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Pirouette

by Amy Shomshak

Ballet, family, and growing up in 1989 Minneapolis

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Ballet, family, and growing up in 1989 Minneapolis

Set in 1989 Minneapolis, Pirouette centers on eleven-year-old Gina as ballet rehearsals and preparation for her first performance in The Nutcracker unfold alongside the complications of family life. She is close to her professional-dancer mother, Lily, while also facing an absent father, Catholic school, and a changing neighborhood. The emergence of family secrets brings these strands together, making dance part of Gina’s path toward self-discovery. The description places the story’s coming-of-age focus within both a particular city and the routines of ballet, with family, identity, friendship, and art among its stated themes.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in ballet and performing arts
  • Readers seeking a coming-of-age story about family and identity
  • Readers interested in a story set in 1989 Minneapolis

Themes

Ballet and the performing artsFamily secrets and relationshipsIdentity and self-discoveryFriendship and resilienceThe role of art

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Book overview

A young dancer's journey through family secrets, self-discovery, and the magic of ballet in 1989 Minneapolis.

 

Eleven-year-old Gina loves ballet and her eccentric mother, Lily, a professional dancer. In the whirlwind of rehearsals, recitals, and new pointe shoes, Gina navigates the challenges of Catholic school, an absent father, and a changing neighborhood. As Gina prepares for her first performance in The Nutcracker, family secrets emerge, forcing her to confront difficult truths and embrace her own strength.

 

Guided by the wisdom of her unconventional family and the captivating world of ballet, Gina discovers the power of resilience, friendship, and the enduring magic of art.

 

This heartwarming coming-of-age story, set against the backdrop of 1989 Minneapolis, explores themes of family, identity, and the transformative power of art. Perfect for fans of "Ballet Shoes" and "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", "Pirouette" is a captivating read for all ages.

 

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