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A Time for Dancing

by Davida Wills Hurwin · 1995

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Samantha and Juliana. Sam and Jules — they've been best friends forever. Now, in the summer before their senior year, they're ready for whatevers coming.College? Professional dance careers? They'll share the triumphs and face the tears together. But neither of them are prepared for what does happen next. Jules is diagnosed with cancer. And there is no cure. "An unforgettable debut by a writer to watch.The novel is beautifully composed, with dialogue that never falters, characters who are fully realized, and plotting to make readers turn the pages through their tears." — Kirkus Reviews, pointer review

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thiswomen’s fictionwomen’s fictionMore like thisLess of this
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friendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of thiscancercancerMore like thisLess of thisillnessillnessMore like thisLess of thisgriefgriefMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Mood
tear jerkertear jerkerMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adult
Length
medium · 272 pages

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